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Congenital toxoplasmosis in triplets

The Journal of Pediatrics, 1984
mas and lymphoid malignancies. 6. 7 However, the st imulus for the product ion and the biologic significance of A N A in mal ignancy remain unknown. The possibility of the coexistence of SLE and A L L must be considered in our patients. SL E has been reported in association with a variety of malignancies, 8-~2 but the nature and the pathogenesis of ...
T E, Wiswell, J E, Fajardo, J W, Bass, J H, Brien, S H, Forstein   +4 more
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Congenital Toxoplasmosis: A Review

Obstetric and Gynecologic Survey, 2001
Toxoplasmosis is caused by infection with the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. In the United States, approximately 85% of women of childbearing age are susceptible to acute infection with T. gondii. Acute infections in pregnant women may cause serious health problems when the organism is transmitted to the fetus (congenital toxoplasmosis ...
J L, Jones, A, Lopez, M, Wilson, J, Schulkin, R, Gibbs   +4 more
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Prevention of congenital toxoplasmosis

Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 2000
In utero infection with Toxoplasma gondii may result in congenital defects such as hydrocephalus, chorioretinitis and mental retardation; these defects may be present at birth or may develop later in life. Prevention of this disease can be achieved in different ways.
Foulon, Walter, Naessens, Anne, Ho-Yen, D.   +2 more
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Toxoplasmosis and Congenital Deafness

Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1958
Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan, since its discovery by Nicolle and Manceaux, in Africa, and by Splendore in Brazil, both in 1908, has gained rapidly in reputation as the causative agent of a specific disease. Toxoplasmosis is now recognized in its ubiquitous, "pantropic" occurrence.
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Congenital Toxoplasmosis: A Review

Neonatal Network, 2015
AbstractAcute infection of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy is detrimental to the developing fetus. In the United States, approximately 1 in 10,000 live births are affected by congenital toxoplasmosis. Although multifactorial in etiology, maternal infection is primarily attributed to the consumption of contaminated meat or water.
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Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Toxoplasmosis

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1990
Prenatal diagnosis of congenital toxoplasmosis was attempted in 50 pregnant women at risk for giving birth to an affected child. Fifteen of these patients seroconverted during pregnancy and 35 had a high initial antibody level in their first serum sample.
Foulon, Walter, Naessens, Anne, Mahler, Tania, De Waele, Marc, De Catte, Luc, De Meuter, F   +5 more
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CONGENITAL TOXOPLASMOSIS IN TASMANIA

Medical Journal of Australia, 1978
In a prospective study, 9037 cord sera from Tasmanian children were tested using the Toxoplasma indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). There were 494 positive reactors at the screening titre of 1:64. These reacting sera were titrated out and were also tested in the immunoglobulin M (IgM) Toxoplasma IFAT.
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Congenital Toxoplasmosis^l

Acta Paediatrica, 1952
SummaryAfter a description of the classical syndrome in congenital toxoplasmosis five cases encountered by the writers are presented. In one of these patients, who was observed during the active stage of the process, toxoplasma were demonstrated in the ventricular fluid. This case displayed all the typical signs and symptoms of the disease.
S, GARD, J H, MAGNUSSON, E, HAGBERG
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Congenital toxoplasmosis

The Journal of Pediatrics, 1948
Joseph Schwartzman, Anthony Maffia, Margaret E. Crusius, Andrew Brunhoffer   +3 more
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Congenital toxoplasmosis in children

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 1958
A case of congenital toxoplasmosis has been reported. The diagnosis was made on the basis of the clinical features and investigations. The characteristic ‘tetrad’ has been discussed, and the various diagnostic methods have been mentioned. The child did not survive and died of respiratory complications.
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