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What is the prognosis for immunocompromised patients with toxoplasmosis?
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The disease can be fatal to all immunocompromised patients, especially AIDS patients, and particularly if not treated. As a result, immunocompromised patients are typically placed on anti-toxoplasmosis drugs for the rest of their lives.
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What is the prognosis for healthy people with toxoplasmosis?
The prognosis for acquired toxoplasmosis in adults with strong immune systems is excellent. The disease often disappears by itself after several weeks.
Who is most at risk for toxoplasmosis?
Anyone can be infected by T. gondii, but usually only those individuals with weakened immune systems (immunocompromised) develop symptoms of the disease. For them, toxoplasmosis can be severe, debilitating, and fatal.
What is the prognosis for TGA patients?
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
What is the prognoses for mothers and newborns with toxoplasmosis?
Maternal treatment with spiramycin for toxoplasmosis infection occurring within the first two weeks of pregnancy prevents transmission to the fetus. The prognosis for congenital toxoplasmosis depends on its severity.
How are AIDS patients with toxoplasmosis treated?
AIDS patients who have not been infected may be given a drug called TMP/SMX (Bactrim or Septra) to prevent toxoplasmosis infection.
What is the prognosis for the patient?
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
The most common form of encephalitis in AIDS patients is associated with what protozoan?
toxoplasmosis
How are immunocompromised patients affected by the C.fetus subtype of Campylobacter?
Immunocompromised patients are more susceptible to severe illness from the C.fetus subtype of Campylobacter infection. They may experience more severe symptoms, longer duration of illness, and have a higher risk of complications such as bloodstream infection (bacteremia) or organ infection (disseminated infection). Prompt medical attention and appropriate treatment are important for immunocompromised individuals with C.fetus infection.
What is the prognosis for pernicious anemia?
Prognosis is generally good for patients with pernicious anemia
What is the prognosis for vitamin toxicity?
The prognosis for reversing vitamin toxicity is excellent for most patients
What is the prognosis for patients with movement disorders?
The prognosis for a patient with a movement disorder depends on the specific disorder
What is the prognosis for patients with Refsum disease?
The prognosis for Refsum disease is highly variable. Without treatment, the prognosis is poor. In patients who are treated appropriately, many neurological symptoms and ichthyosis (scaly, dry skin) generally disappear.
