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What type of organism is Toxoplasma gondi?
What type of organism is Toxoplasma gondi?
Protozoa
How is Toxoplasma gondi transmitted?
How is Toxoplasma gondi transmitted?
Undercooked meat and cats
What are some of the clinical symptoms of Toxoplasma gondi infection?
What are some of the clinical symptoms of Toxoplasma gondi infection?
- Low grade fever, pneumonitis, hepatosplenomegaly
- Low to mild fever, headache, chills
- Severe fever, CNS disturbance
- All of the above (correct)
What is the name of the test used to detect Toxoplasma gondi infection?
What is the name of the test used to detect Toxoplasma gondi infection?
What is the drug of choice for treating Toxoplasma gondi infection in pregnant women?
What is the drug of choice for treating Toxoplasma gondi infection in pregnant women?
What is the drug of choice for treating Toxoplasma gondi infection in AIDS patients?
What is the drug of choice for treating Toxoplasma gondi infection in AIDS patients?
Which of the following is a prevention method for Toxoplasma gondi infection?
Which of the following is a prevention method for Toxoplasma gondi infection?
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Toxoplasma gondii
Toxoplasma gondii
A single-celled parasite that can cause a variety of symptoms, depending on the individual's immune system.
Clinical Diagnosis (Toxoplasmosis)
Clinical Diagnosis (Toxoplasmosis)
A type of clinical diagnosis used to identify Toxoplasma gondii infection based on the symptoms exhibited by the patient.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia
Inflammation of the lungs, often caused by infection.
Hepatosplenomegaly
Hepatosplenomegaly
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Immunocompetent
Immunocompetent
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Immunocompromised
Immunocompromised
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Microscopic Examination
Microscopic Examination
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Immunoglobulin Detection
Immunoglobulin Detection
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Spiramycin
Spiramycin
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Clindamycin
Clindamycin
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Study Notes
Toxoplasma gondii
- A protozoan causing fever, transmitted by undercooked meat and cat feces.
Diagnosis
- Clinical Diagnosis: Depends on infection time and patient immunity.
- Neonates: Low-grade fever, pneumonia, enlarged liver and spleen.
- Immunocompetent individuals: Low to moderate fever, headache, chills.
- Immunocompromised individuals: Severe fever, CNS problems.
Laboratory Diagnosis
- Microscopic examination: Specimen analysis.
- Immunoglobulin detection: Tests to identify antibodies.
- Dye test
- Frenkel test
- PCR: Polymerase Chain Reaction for pathogen detection.
Treatment
- Pregnancy: Spiramycin.
- Other patients: Pyrimethamine, Clindamycin (for AIDS patients).
Prevention
- Safe disposal of cat feces.
- Proper freezing and cooking of meat.
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