Which of the following statements is true about toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasmosis causes maximal damage in 1st trimester but the risk of transmission increases and risk of damage decreases as pregnancy progress fuher. Clinical features of affected neonates: Low bih weight Hepatosplenomegaly Jaundice Anemia Neurological disease with intracranial calcifications Hydrocephaly or microcephaly Tetrad of toxoplasmosis-Chorioretinitis, intracranial calcifications, and hydrocephalus often accompanied by convulsions. Ref: Williams Obstetrics 25th edition Pgno: 1225
Maximum transmission and damage in 1st trimester
Maximum transmission in 1st trimester and Maximum damage in 3rd trimester
Maximum damage in 1st trimester and maximum transmission in 3rd trimester
Maximum transmission and damage in 3rd trimester
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