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Congenital toxoplasmosis

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Congenital toxoplasmosis

Treatment: Infection in the pregnant mother can be treated with spiramycin. Fetal infection (diagnosed during the pregnancy) can be treated with pyrimethamine and sulfadiazine. Text Continues Below Treatment of infants  with congenital toxoplasmosis typically includes pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, and leucovorin for one year. Infants are also sometimes given steroids if their vision is threatened or if the protein level in the spinal fluid is high. Expectations (prognosis): The outcome depends on severity of the congenital toxoplasmosis. Complications: Blindness or severe visual disability Severe mental retardation Other neurological manifestations Calling your health care provider: Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are pregnant and think you are at risk for toxoplasmosis (for example, if you have a cat and are the person who cleans the litter box). Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are pregnant and have not received any prenatal care.

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