Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy

Authors

  • Luisa Guimarães Santos Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
  • Renato Augusto Moreira de Sá Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5327/JBG-0368-1416-20211312002

Keywords:

toxoplasmosis, congenital, maternal serum screening tests, prenatal diagnosis

Abstract

Although toxoplasmosis is usually considered harmless for a nonpregnant woman, it is potentially harmful for a pregnant woman, especially in the first trimester. One of the main consequences of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pregnant women is vertical transmission to the fetus. Although pregnant women who acquire T. gondii infection usually remain asymptomatic, they can still transmit the infection to fetuses with serious consequences. Congenital toxoplasmosis can cause serious neurological or eye disease (leading to blindness), as well as cardiac and brain abnormalities. Prenatal care should include awareness about the prevention of toxoplasmosis and routine screening.

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Author Biographies

Luisa Guimarães Santos, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

Instituto Fernandes Figueira, Perinatal, Rede D’Or

Renato Augusto Moreira de Sá, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

Instituto Fernandes Figueira, Perinatal, Rede D’Or, Universidade Federal Fluminense.

Published

2021-07-13

How to Cite

Santos, L. G., & Sá, R. A. M. de. (2021). Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy. Jornal Brasileiro De Ginecologia, 131(2), 91–94. https://doi.org/10.5327/JBG-0368-1416-20211312002

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