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Congenital toxoplasmosis: What is the evidence for chemoprophylaxis to prevent fetal infection?

Prenatal Diagnosis, 2020
Although prenatal diagnosis and prenatal and neonatal therapy of congenital toxoplasmosis are available, there is controversy concerning the effectiveness of prophylaxis to prevent placental transmission.
L. Mandelbrot
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Congenital Toxoplasmosis

Neonatal Network, 2001
Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite, has three modes of transmission: oral intake of raw or undercooked meat or contaminated fruits and vegetables, ingestion of materials contaminated with cat feces, and transplacental infection. The focus of this article is congenital toxoplasmosis, which is transmitted to the fetus across the placenta.When primary ...
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Clinical characteristics of congenital toxoplasmosis with poor outcome in Japan: A nationwide survey and literature review

Congenital Anomalies, 2020
The clinical characteristics of congenital toxoplasmosis cases with poor outcomes in Japan were analyzed. Ten cases were selected, identified from a nationwide survey by the Japan Society for Neonatal Health and Development and a literature review. Based
Midori Hijikata, Aya Okahashi, N. Nagano, I. Morioka   +3 more
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Congenital Ocular Toxoplasmosis

Journal of the National Medical Association, 1983
Congenital ocular toxoplasmosis is a significant cause of blindness. Retinochoroiditis is the most common finding, but other ocular manifestations include microphthalmus, nystagmus, strabismus, and ptosis. The serologic tests and lymphocyte stimulation test are the most useful aids in making the diagnosis.
D D, Perry, J C, Merritt
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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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Outcomes of hydrocephalus secondary to congenital toxoplasmosis.

Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, 2019
OBJECTIVE Hydrocephalus occurs in children with congenital toxoplasmosis and can lead to severe disability. In these cases, the decision to intervene is often influenced by the expectation of neurological recovery.
D. Mclone, D. Frim, R. Penn, C. Swisher, P. Heydemann, K. Boyer, A. Noble, P. Rabiah, S. Withers, K. Wroblewski, T. Karrison, Samuel L. Hutson, Kelsey M. Wheeler, W. Cohen, J. Lykins, R. McLeod   +15 more
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Decline of Seroprevalence and Incidence of Congenital Toxoplasmosis Despite Changing Prevention Policy—Three Decades of Cord-blood Screening in North-western Switzerland

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2018
Background: Due to the lack of prospective data, there is an ongoing debate about the need for screening and prevention programs for congenital toxoplasmosis in Europe.
C. Rudin, H. Hirsch, Rahel Spaelti, Sabine Schaedelin, T. Klimkait   +4 more
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Isolation and characterization of Toxoplasma gondii isolates from human congenital toxoplasmosis cases reveal a new virulent genotype in São Paulo, Brazil

Parasitology Research, 2022
L. R. Meireles, E. C. M. Bezerra, J. Q. Andrade, Larissa Aparecida Cassiano, H. Pena, B. Alves, R. P. Francisco, H. F. de Andrade   +7 more
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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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Toxoplasmosis - congenital and in immunocompromised patients: a parallel.

Parasitology Today, 1993
P. Ambroise‐Thomas, H. Pelloux
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