Toxoplasmosis infection Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
TORCH ?
A
Toxoplasmosis
Others(syphilis,parvovirus B19,varicella zoster virus ,listeria
Rubella
Cytomegalovirus
Herpes simplex virus-2
2
Q
Toxoplasmosis Route of Transmission
A
- Raw meat [most common]
- ingestion of Cat Feces
- unpasteurized goat milk
3
Q
congenital Toxoplasmosis
A
Eye: Chorioretinitis → Retinal
detachment
* Brain: Hydrocephalus , intracranial calcification
4
Q
- if we do CT
A
Enhanced lesions will see
5
Q
eye exam
A
it is critical to check neonate on eye exam for retinal detachment which can occur as a result of chorioretinitis