Toxoplasmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the causative organism?
A
Toxoplasma gondii
2
Q
What are the early symptoms of toxoplasmosis?
A
Flu like
Myalgia
3
Q
What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis in immunosuppression?
A
Can infect brain tissue
- Cysts in CNS
- Headache
- Seizure
Lung infection
- Resembles PCP
4
Q
How is toxoplasma contracted
A
Consumption of infected meat or cat faeces
5
Q
Tests?
A
ELISA
6
Q
What does ELISA look for in toxoplasmosis??
A
IgG antibodies for toxoplasma
7
Q
What is the diagnosis of toxoplasma based on?
A
Response to treatment
8
Q
What is the triple treatment for toxoplasmosis?
A
PLEASE - Pyrimethanine
STERILISE - Sulfadiazine
FOOD - folinic acid
