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(P37.1) Congenital toxoplasmosis
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80 101 in individuals diagnosis congenital toxoplasmosis confirmed
2 737 deaths with diagnosis congenital toxoplasmosis
3% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital toxoplasmosis
Diagnosis congenital toxoplasmosis is diagnosed Women are 1.14% more likely than Men
39 595
Men receive the diagnosis congenital toxoplasmosis
1 332 (3.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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40 506
Women receive the diagnosis congenital toxoplasmosis
1 405 (3.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital toxoplasmosis - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Disease Features congenital toxoplasmosis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital toxoplasmosis - what does this mean
Congenital toxoplasmosis is a condition that occurs when a pregnant woman is infected with the parasite toxoplasma gondii, which is found in undercooked meat, contaminated soil, and cat feces. the infection is then passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery, resulting in the baby being born with the infection.
What happens during the disease - congenital toxoplasmosis
Congenital toxoplasmosis occurs when a pregnant woman is infected with the parasite toxoplasma gondii, either through contact with infected cats or through contaminated food or water. the parasite can cross the placenta and infect the fetus, leading to a range of symptoms from mild to severe. these can include seizures, jaundice, hydrocephalus, and other neurological, ocular, and/or developmental abnormalities.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Congenital toxoplasmosis - Prevention
Congenital toxoplasmosis can be prevented by avoiding contact with cat feces, eating only thoroughly cooked meats, washing hands after gardening or contact with soil, and avoiding unpasteurized dairy products.