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Also known as: toxoplasma gondii infectionContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInCommon symptomsSpecialists to consultKnown causesHow is this diagnosed?An illness caused due to infection by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii.This causes headache, fever and fatigue.Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providersMay be dangerous or life threateningVery common (More than 3 million cases per year in US)Treatable by a medical professionalRequires lab test or imagingCan last several days or weeksTransmitted through direct contactSource: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn moreWas this helpful?See moreStart Health

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WEBToxoplasmosis is considered to be a leading cause of death attributed to foodborne illness in the United States. More than 40 million men, women, and children in the U.S. carry the Toxoplasma parasite, but very few …

WEBDiagnosis of toxoplasmosis is usually made by detection of Toxoplasma -specific IgG, IgM, IgA, or IgE antibodies. There are several tests available that detect these …

WEBSep 26, 2022 · Toxoplasmosis is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular protozoan. Although many people are infected worldwide, the disease is uncommon, as most human infections …

WEBJan 30, 2024 · Healthcare providers can treat toxoplasmosis in pregnant women, newborns, and infants. People with ocular (eye) disease. If you have ocular …

WEBNov 23, 2021 · Toxoplasmosis, an infection with a worldwide distribution, is caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. Immunocompetent persons with …

WEBJun 26, 2023 · Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection in humans and animals. Infection in healthy immunocompetent adults is asymptomatic in about 50% of the cases. However, it can also cause a self-limited mild, …

WEBAug 2, 2022 · Toxoplasmosis is an illness caused by an infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii ( T. gondii ). The parasite reproduces in the intestinal tracts of cats. …

WEBToxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii, an apicomplexan. Infections with toxoplasmosis are associated with a variety of neuropsychiatric and behavioral conditions. Occasionally, people may …

WEBJan 6, 2022 · Pathophysiology. Cats are the only known definitive host for sexual stage of reproduction ( Centers for Disease Control DPDx: Toxoplasmosis [Accessed 6 January …

WEBToxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite that can infect a variety of intermediate hosts, including humans.Infected definitive hosts (cats) shed oocysts in …

WEBDiagnosis of toxoplasmosis can be established by direct detection of the parasite or by serological techniques. The most commonly used therapeutic regimen, and probably the …

WEBApr 22, 2024 · Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. It is the leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United …

WEBToxoplasma gondii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies. Useful For. Supporting the diagnosis of acute cerebral, ocular, disseminated, or congenital toxoplasmosis. This test should …

WEBJan 1, 2023 · Toxoplasma Pregnancy Panel (more than 16 weeks gestation) Toxoplasma Infant Panel (less than 6 months of age) Toxoplasma Panel (6 months of age or older) …

WEBToxoplasma Antibody (IgG) - Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. Approximately 23% of the immunocompetent population …

WEBToxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). It is one of the most common parasitic diseases and infects nearly all warm …