Toxoplasmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What type of organism is Toxoplasma gondii?
A
Obligate IC protozoa
2
Q
What organisms can be infected with Toxoplasma gondii?
A
All mammals
Many birds
3
Q
What kind of immunity is mounted to Toxoplasma gondii?
A
Cannot clear infection: organism encysts in muscle and persists for life in the immunocompetent (causes asymptomatic infection)
4
Q
When is Toxoplasma gondii infection significant?
A
Congenital
Immunocompromise
5
Q
Where does Toxoplasma gondii sexually reproduce?
A
In cats
6
Q
What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis?
A
Often asymptomatic
CNS lesions and ocular disease in HIV/immunocompromise
7
Q
How is toxoplasmosis diagnosed?
A
Serology
8
Q
How is toxoplasmosis treated?
A
Often nil
Antibiotics (e.g. bactrim) in immunocompromised
