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Question 1

Which population is susceptible to Toxoplasma Gondii

Answer 1

• Pregnant women transferring placetally

- immunocompetent

Question 2

What are the methods of transmission for Toxoplasma Gondii

Answer 2

1) Eating raw or undercooked meat containing cysts
2) Water contaminated with oocytes from animal feces
3) through placenta from mother to fetus

Question 3

What part of the life cycle is transmitted in Toxoplasma Gondii

Answer 3

Oocytes

Question 4

What will Toxoplasma Gondii cause on MRI/CT in immunocompromised

Answer 4

Ring enhancing lesions

Question 5

What are some clinical symptoms seen in patients with Toxoplasma Gondii infections

Answer 5

-Encephalitis
- Brain calcifications seizures
-hydrocephalus
-chorioretinitis
Deafness
Flu like symptoms in healthy

Question 6

What is the triad seen in patients withn Toxoplasma Gondii

Answer 6

1) Hydrocephalus (causes seizures)
2) Chorioretinitus
3) Intracranial calcifications

Question 7

How is an infection with Toxoplasma Gondii differentiated from one with CNS lymphoma

Answer 7

Needle brain biopsy

Question 8

What is the treatment for a Toxoplasma Gondii infection

Answer 8

Sulfadiazine or pyramethamine

Question 9

When should prophylaxis begin in an infection with Toxoplasma Gondii

Answer 9

<100 CD4 count and positive for IgG

Question 10

Which immunoglobulin is positive in Toxoplasma Gondii infections

Answer 10

IgG

Question 11

What is the drudge given for prophylaxis in Toxoplasma Gondii infections

Answer 11

TMP/SMX