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(B58.9) Toxoplasmosis, unspecified
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144 918 in individuals diagnosis toxoplasmosis, unspecified confirmed
3 428 deaths with diagnosis toxoplasmosis, unspecified
2% mortality rate associated with the disease toxoplasmosis, unspecified
Diagnosis toxoplasmosis, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 17.51% more likely than Men
59 769
Men receive the diagnosis toxoplasmosis, unspecified
1 476 (2.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis toxoplasmosis, unspecified
1 952 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease toxoplasmosis, unspecified - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-79, 85-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 80-84, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84
Disease Features toxoplasmosis, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Toxoplasmosis, unspecified - what does this mean
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the protozoan parasite toxoplasma gondii, which can be acquired by ingestion of contaminated food or water, contact with infected animals, or congenitally through mother-to-child transmission. symptoms can range from no symptoms to mild flu-like symptoms, and in some cases, severe complications such as encephalitis or blindness.
What happens during the disease - toxoplasmosis, unspecified
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan toxoplasma gondii. it is typically acquired through ingestion of contaminated food or water containing the parasite, or through contact with contaminated soil or cat feces. once inside the body, the parasite can spread to other organs, such as the brain and eyes, and cause a range of symptoms including fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. in some cases, it can lead to serious complications such as encephalitis, vision loss, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Liver function tests
- Serology tests for IgG and IgM anti-Toxoplasma antibodies
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test
- Brain imaging studies (CT scan or MRI)
- Lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat the toxoplasmosis infection
- Prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection.
- Prescribe antiparasitic drugs to combat the parasite.
- Prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe anti-fungal medications to prevent fungal infections.
- Prescribe vitamin supplements to boost the immune system.
- Provide counseling and support to help the patient cope with the infection.
- Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids.
- Encourage the patient to rest.
- Encourage the patient to eat a balanced diet.
- Provide education about the infection to the patient and their family.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Toxoplasmosis, unspecified - Prevention
Toxoplasmosis prevention involves avoiding contact with cat feces, eating properly cooked meat, washing hands and surfaces that come in contact with raw meat, wearing gloves while gardening, and avoiding contact with soil or sand where cats may have defecated. additionally, pregnant women should be particularly careful to avoid contact with cat feces, as toxoplasmosis can cause serious birth defects.