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What is the most serious consequence of toxoplasmosis present during early fetal development?
Toxoplasmosis can cause severe illness or death shortly after birth.
What group of protists cause malaria toxoplasmosis?
malaria and toxoplasmosis are caused by protozoa of the genus Plasmodium and Toxoplasma, respectively.
What sensory impairment from congenital toxoplasmosis may appear months or years after birth?
Congenital toxoplasmosis may cause visual impairment and hearing loss.
Does toxoplasmosis cause blindness?
Yes, toxoplasmosis can cause blindness, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems. The infection, caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, can lead to ocular toxoplasmosis, which affects the retina and can result in vision loss. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent severe complications, including blindness.
How does toxoplasmosis figure in with the death of an older cat?
Unless your cat had a dysfunctional immune system (such as co-infection with FeLV or FIV), toxoplasmosis likely had nothing to do with your cat's death. Most cats carry Toxoplasma organisms all their life and have no ill effects with it.
What neurological problems from congenital toxoplasmosis may appear months or years after birth?
Congenital toxoplasmosis may cause seizures, mental retardation or other neurological problems months or years after birth.
When referring to someones death certificate do you capitalize the words death certificates?
no.
What risks are associated with toxoplasmosis?
The later in pregnancy that the mother is infected, the higher the probability that the fetus will be infected. On the other hand, toxoplasmosis early in pregnancy is more likely to cause a miscarriage or serious birth defects.
What are the symptoms of cerebral toxoplasmosis?
inflammation of the brain (encephalitis ), one-sided weakness or numbness, mood and personality changes, vision disturbances, muscle spasms, and severe headaches. If untreated, cerebral toxoplasmosis can lead to coma and death.
What happens if toxoplasmosis goes on for a long time?
if the infection continues for an extended period of time, chronic toxoplasmosis can cause an inflammation of the eyes called retinochoroiditis, which can lead to blindness, severe yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes
How do you confirm someones death that is someone has really died?
Look at the death certificate
Does cat feces cause blindnes in children?
Cat feces can contain a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii which, if ingested by a child, can lead to a condition known as toxoplasmosis. Severe cases of toxoplasmosis can cause vision problems or blindness in children. It is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands after handling cat litter, to reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis.
