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CONGENITAL TOXOPLASMOSIS:.Diagnosis: IgM detection in fetal blood, IgA can also be used (experimental but better sensitivity) and Toxoplasma Ag in amniotic fluid, PCR to detect Toxoplasma genes. TOXOPLASMA GONDII: Three morphological forms: Sporulated oocyst, crescentic tachyzoites, tissue cyst containing bradyzoites Infective form: All three morphological forms are infectious Definitive hosts are cat and other felines Intermediate hosts are man and other mammals (goat, sheep) clinical feature:-In adults toxoplasmosis is usually asymptomatic. Encephalitis is rare in immunocompetent individuals and common in immunocompromised patients
In adults toxoplasmosis is usually asymptomatic
IgG Abs are diagnostic in congenital toxoplasmosis
Definitive host is cat
Encephalitis is rare in immunocompetent individuals
Parasitology Pa 1 (Protozoology)