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If a fetus becomes infected early in pregnancy, the disease can cause the fetus to spontaneously abort, be stillborn. If full-term, the infant may die in infancy or suffer from central nervous system lesions.

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The infection is carried to the infant through the mother's placenta, and can cause infections of the eyes or central nervous system. The organism can invade brain or muscle tissue and form tissue cysts.

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Congenital toxoplasmosis?

DefinitionCongenital toxoplasmosis is a group of symptoms that occur when an unborn baby (fetus) is infected with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThe fetus can become infected with toxoplasmosis if the mother becomes infected with toxoplasmosis during the pregnancy. The infection may spread to the fetus during the pregnancy itself, or during labor or delivery.For the mother, the toxoplasmosis infection is generally mild, and she may not be aware of it. Infection of the fetus, however, can cause severe problems. Infection early in pregnancy results in more severe problems than later infection.SymptomsUp to half of the fetuses who become infected with toxoplasmosis during the pregnancy ae born early (prematurely). Congenital toxoplasmosis can damage the baby's eyes, nervous system, skin, and ears.Often, there are signs of infection in the baby at birth. However, newborns with milder infections may not have symptoms or problems for months or even years. If they are not treated, almost all develop problems (especially in the eyes) when they become adolescents.Symptoms may include:Enlarged liver and spleenDiarrhea or vomitingEye damage from inflammation of the retina or other parts of the eyeFeeding problemsHearing lossJaundiceLow birth weight (intrauterine growth restriction)Skin rash(petechiae or ecchymosis) at birthBrain and nervous system damage may be severe or very mild, and may include:SeizuresAbnormal brain and nervous system (neurologic) functionSigns and testsThe physical examination may show signs of:AnemiaCerebral calcificationsChorioretinitisLarger head size (hydrocephalus)Swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy)Macrocephaly or microcephalySigns and symptoms that occur late in the disease include:Hearing lossMental retardationSeizuresNeurological problemsVisual impairmentPrenatal tests include:Amniotic fluidtesting and fetal blood testingAntibody titerUltrasound of the abdomenPostnatal diagnosis:Antibody studies on cord blood and cerebrospinal fluidCT scan of the brainMRI scan of the brainNeurological examsStandard eye examTORCH screenTreatmentSpiramycin can treat infection in the pregnant mother.Pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine can treat fetal infection (diagnosed during the pregnancy).Treatment of infants with congenital toxoplasmosis typically includes pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, and leucovorin for one year. Infants are also sometimes given steroids if their vision is threatened or if the protein level in the spinal fluid is high.Expectations (prognosis)The outcome depends on the severity of the congenital toxoplasmosis.ComplicationsHydrocephalusBlindness or severe visual disabilitySevere mental retardation or other neurological problemsCalling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you are pregnant and think you are at risk for toxoplasmosis (for example, if you have a cat and are the person who cleans the litter box).Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are pregnant and have not received any prenatal care.PreventionProspective or expectant mothers can be tested to find out if they are at risk for toxoplasmosis.Pregnant women who have cats as house pets may be at increased risk of developing toxoplasmosis. They should avoid contact with any materials that are potentially infected with cat feces, or that could be contaminated by insects exposed to cat feces (cockroaches, flies, etc.).Cook meat until it is well done, and wash your hands after handling raw meat.ReferencesRemington JS, McLeod R, Thulliez P, Desmonts G. Toxoplasmosis. In: Remington JS. Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006: chap 31.


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