TOXOPLASMA GONDII Flashcards
1
Q
2ND CAUSATIVE AGENT
A
Toxoplasma gondii
2
Q
DISEASE
A
Toxoplasmosis
3
Q
TRANSMISSION
A
Ingestion of cyst in undercooked meat
direct contact with feces
transplacental transmission
4
Q
CLINICAL PATHOGENIC
A
Trophozoites infect many organs esp. brain, eyes and liver. Cyst persist in tissue.
C/F:
Most initial infections are asymptomatic
Congenital infections include abortion, stillbirth, encephalitis, mental retardation and visual problems.
5
Q
TREATMENT
A
Sulfonamide and pyrethamine
6
Q
PREVENTION
A
Meat should be cooked. Pregnant women should not handle cats
