Congenital toxoplasmosis
Definition
Congenital toxoplasmosis is a group of symptoms that occur when an unborn baby (fetus) is infected with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
Congenital toxoplasmosis
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Congenital toxoplasmosis is a group of symptoms caused by infection of the unborn baby (fetus) with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors: ...
Neonatal Problems: Congenital Toxoplasmosis
Description
Toxoplasmosis is an infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii . If a woman becomes infected during pregnancy the infection may pass through the placenta to the developing foetus.
Congenital Toxoplasmosis
When a pregnant woman (even one who has no symptoms) catches toxoplasmosis during pregnancy and remains untreated, there's a chance that she could pass the infection on to her developing fetus.
Congenital toxoplasmosis
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Congenital toxoplasmosis can cause serious health problems in babies and can sometimes be fatal. It can cause:
jaundice (yellowing of the skin),
eye infections, or
seizures.
Congenital toxoplasmosis
Ocular toxoplasmosis
Disseminated infection and non-CNS involvement ...
Other tests screen for disorders including congenital toxoplasmosis and cystic fibrosis.
There are about 3,500 cases of congenital toxoplasmosis per year (Hokelek). Toxoplasmosis is found worldwide but is more common in warm climates and at lower altitudes. France has a particularly high prevalence of infection.
Congenital toxoplasmosis
Chromosomal abnormalities (excessive numbers or reduced numbers of chromosomes), such as trisomy 13, trisomy 18, trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) ...
Permanent disability, such as blindness or learning disorders, in infants with congenital toxoplasmosis
Return of the disease
Spread of infection in a person with a weakened immune system (can be deadly)
When to Contact a Medical Professional ...
Chorioretinitis may be caused by infection or by autoimmune diseases, including HIV/AIDS, syphilis, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, and congenital toxoplasmosis.
Infected babies are born with congenital toxoplasmosis, and have symptoms that include eye inflammation, blindness, jaundice, seizures, abnormally small or large heads, and mental retardation.
Ninety percent of infants born with congenital toxoplasmosis will have neurological damage or psychomotor retardation. They may also have blindness, hydrocephalus, seizures, anemia, and other problems.
Immunosuppressed patients are also at high risk of toxoplasmosis infection of the brain. Babies can be infected in the womb which is called congenital toxoplasmosis. In this case eye abnormalities as well as infection of the brain are common.
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a parasite, and is present in raw and undercooked meat, and cat faeces. The infection may be asymptomatic or may cause heart or nervous system problems. Congenital toxoplasmosis occurs in babies born to infected ...
Congenital Toxoplasmosis ... skin rash, rash
Congenital tuberculosis ... rash
Conor's disease ... rash
Contact dermatitis ... skin rash
Cradle Cap ... body rashes, eyebrow rash, eyebrow rash, ear rash, ear rash, armpit rash, armpit rash ...
 See also: Toxoplasmosis, Symptom, Infections, Pregnancy, Fever
  
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