Toxoplasmosis infection Flashcards

(5 cards)

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TORCH ?

A

Toxoplasmosis
Others(syphilis,parvovirus B19,varicella zoster virus ,listeria
Rubella
Cytomegalovirus
Herpes simplex virus-2

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Toxoplasmosis Route of Transmission

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  1. Raw meat [most common]
  2. ingestion of Cat Feces
  3. unpasteurized goat milk
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3
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congenital Toxoplasmosis

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Eye: Chorioretinitis → Retinal
detachment
* Brain: Hydrocephalus , intracranial calcification

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4
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  • if we do CT
A

Enhanced lesions will see

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eye exam

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it is critical to check neonate on eye exam for retinal detachment which can occur as a result of chorioretinitis

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