Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a tiny parasite. Animals can pass this infection to people. If you have this infection you may not have any signs. If your immune system is normal, then you may not even know you have an infection. Pregnant women and people with a weak immune system may have serious problems if they are infected. Drugs can treat this infection. People with normal immune systems may not need any treatment.

Help with pain and swelling,Fight an infection,Lower fever,Control seizures

Eye infection,Toxoplasmosis may come back

Emergency Medicine,Infectious Disease

T. gondii Infections,Toxoplasma gondii Infections,Toxoplasma Infections,Congenital Toxoplasmosis,Ocular Toxoplasmosis,Toxo

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