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- About Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis | CDC
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii The parasite occurs worldwide and can last for long periods of time (up to a lifetime) in human bodies (and other animals)
- CDC - DPDx - Toxoplasmosis
Many infants with subclinical infection at birth will subsequently develop signs or symptoms of congenital toxoplasmosis Ocular Toxoplasma infection, an important cause of retinochoroiditis in the United States, can be the result of congenital infection, or infection after birth
- Toxoplasmosis: Causes and How It Spreads | Toxoplasmosis | CDC
Causes The Toxoplasma gondii protozoan parasite causes toxoplasmosis Approximately 11 percent of the US population 6 years and older have had a Toxoplasma infection In various places throughout the world, research shows that more than 60 percent of some populations have had Toxoplasma infection
- Symptoms of Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis | CDC
Symptoms of Toxoplasmosis Key points Symptoms of toxoplasmosis infection can vary Most people do not have symptoms If you think you have toxoplasmosis, talk to your healthcare provider
- People at Increased Risk for Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis | CDC
Cats play an important role in the spread of toxoplasmosis and can become infected after eating infected animals (e g , through hunting) Talk to your healthcare provider about precautions you can take to protect yourself from toxoplasmosis if you are considered high risk
- Clinical Overview of Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis | CDC
Diagnosis of toxoplasmosis is usually made by detection of Toxoplasma-specific IgG, IgM, IgA, or IgE antibodies
- Clinical Care of Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis | CDC
Toxoplasmosis in immunodeficient patients is often fatal if not treated Treatment is recommended for at least 4 to 6 weeks beyond resolution of all clinical signs and symptoms but may be required for 6 months or longer
- Post-Travel Parasitic Disease Including Evaluation of Eosinophilia
Toxoplasmosis is a common cause of foodborne infection globally All travelers could accidentally or intentionally ingest contaminated food, soil, water, raw or undercooked meat or shellfish and be at risk for infection
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