Coccidian Parasites Flashcards
Coccidian Parasites includes
Toxoplasma gondii
Isospora
Cryptosporidium
Cyclospora
Sarcocystis
Definitive and intermediate host in case of Toxoplasma gondii
Definitive - Cats (oocyst/Sexual reproduction)
Intermediate - Humans
Infective forms in case of Toxoplasma gondii infection
Sporulated oocyst
Tachyzoites
Bradyzoites
Mode of Transmission in case of Toxoplasma gondii
1) Ingestion - Sporulated cyst via contaminated food/water, Bradyzoites via contaminated undercooked meat
2) Blood transfusion - Tachyzoites (actively multiplying)
Congenital Toxoplasmosis is more severe in which trimester
1st trimester
Congenital Toxoplasmosis is more commonly transmitted in which trimester
3rd Trimester
Congenital Toxoplasmosis Clinical features
3C2M
Chorioretinitis
Cerebral calcification - Parenchymal
Convulsions
Microcephaly, Hydrocephalus
Mental retardation
Adult Toxoplasmosis C/F in immunocompetent pt.
Mostly asymptomatic
Painless Cervical Lymphadenopathy
Adult Toxoplasmosis C/F in Immunocompromised pt - HIV +ve
Encephalitis
M/C brain stem involvement
Adult Toxoplasmosis C/F in case of Bone marrow transplantation
Features of pneumonia
On CXR - Bilateral ground glass opacities
IgM + and IgG - Interpretation in case of Toxoplasmosis
Acute infection
IgM + , IgG + (low avidity) interpretation in case of Toxoplasmosis
Acute infection
IgM +, IgG + (Strong avidity) interpretation in case of Toxoplasmosis
Chronic infection
IgM -, IgG + interpretation in case of Toxoplasmosis
Remote infection
IgM -, IgG - interpretation in case of Toxoplasmosis
No infection