Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular protozoan spread through undercooked meat or cat feces, and it can be transmitted to the fetus during pregnancy (TORCHES infection). Serological tests may show high IgM, and the organism appears as tachyzoites. Clinical presentations include congenital toxoplasmosis (the TRIAD) and brain abscesses, with treatment consisting of Sulfadiazine and Pyrimethamine.
Toxoplasmosis gondii is an intracellular protozoan transmitted via undercooked pork/seafood or cat feces, crossing the placenta (TORCHES). Serology shows high IgM and tachyzoites. Manifestations include congenital toxoplasmosis (TRIAD) and brain abscess. Treatment is Sulfadiazine and Pyrimethamine.
| Front | Toxoplasmosis gondii What type of organism is it? How is it transmitted? Does it cross placenta? What is seen on serology? What are (2) manifestations? Treatment |
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| Back | Undercooked Pork | Seafood Cat feces Crosses placenta (TORCHES infx) Serology ↓ High IgM Tachyzoite Manifestations ↓ Congenital toxoplasmosis (TRIAD) Brain abscess Treatment ↓ Sulfidiazine Pyrimethamine |
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