Symptoms of toxoplasmosis in infants

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Toxoplasmosis, also known as toxoplasmosis, is a zoonosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii. It is widely parasitic in human and animal nucleated cells. Most of them are recessive infection in human body; The clinical manifestations of the patients are complex. What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis in infants? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

Symptoms of toxoplasmosis in infants

Systemic infection is more common in newborns, including fever, anemia, vomiting, cyanosis, edema, macular papules, body cavity effusion, hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, pneumonia, myocarditis, lymphadenopathy and digestive system damage. They can often die quickly. The main manifestations of the so-called neonatal Toxoplasma syndrome are anemia, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly.

After the birth of the fetus, the most common manifestation is the damage of the central nervous system. Hydrocephalus, cerebral calcification and various brain malformations are the main symptoms. Meningoencephalitis, common convulsions, limb rigidity, cerebral palsy, motor and consciousness disorders, mental retardation, etc.

The most common manifestation is chorioretinitis, followed by ophthalmoplegia, iridocyclitis, cataract and optic atrophy. Occasionally, the whole eyeball is invaded, resulting in eyeball diminution, deformity and blindness. It usually occurs in both eyeballs.

matters needing attention

Health education should be carried out to improve people's understanding of toxoplasmosis; We should do a good job in environmental sanitation, strengthen the management of water sources, feces and livestock, especially to prevent cat manure from polluting food, feed and water sources; Blood donors should be examined for serum Toxoplasma antibody. Do not eat raw meat or unripe meat, chicken and duck eggs, try to avoid close contact with cats, dogs and other animals; All slaughterhouses and meat processing personnel should do a good job in prevention and regular inspection.