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Toxoplasmosis of Animals and Humans, Second Edition by J. P. Dubey, 2009-11-11

Toxoplasmosis: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide

Toxoplasmosis - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References by ICON Health Publications, 2004-01-28

Human Toxoplasmosis (Oxford Medical Publications)

Toxoplasmosis: An entry from Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i> by Maury, PhD Breecher, 2006

Toxoplasmosis (Nato a S I Series Series H, Cell Biology)

Ocular toxoplasmosis and pars planitis (Current ophthalmology monographs) by T. F Schlaegel, 1978

The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Toxoplasmosis: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age by Icon Health Publications, 2002-09

Congenital Toxoplasmosis: Scientific Background, Clinical Management and Control

Clinical Study of Infectious Mononucleosis and Toxoplasmosis by Donald Cameron, L.M. MacBean, 1973-01

Uveitis and Toxoplasmosis by E.S. Perkins, 1961-12

Toxoplasmosis: Webster's Timeline History, 1948 - 2007 by Icon Group International, 2010-03-10

Waterborne Toxoplasmosis, Brazil, from Field to Gene.: An article from: Emerging Infectious Diseases by Lenildo de Moura, Lilian Maria Garcia Bahia-Oliveira, et all 2006-02-01

Mystery infection? Think poor pet hygiene. (Hookworm, Toxoplasmosis).(Brief Article): An article from: Skin & Allergy News by Kate Johnson, 2002-05-01

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MEDLINEplus: Toxoplasmosis
Includes articles and links.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Parasitic toxoplasmosis All Topics. toxoplasmosis. Contents of Organizations Children. SearchMEDLINE for recent research articles on toxoplasmosis. You may
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/toxoplasmosis.html
Cornell Feline Health Center--Toxoplasmosis In Cats
Cornell Feline Health Center provides a comprehensive fact sheet about toxoplasmosis.Category Health Animal Conditions and Diseases toxoplasmosisCornell Feline Health Center toxoplasmosis in Cats. toxoplasmosis,a disease of cats and other mammalian species, is caused by a
http://web.vet.cornell.edu/Public/FHC/toxo.html

Extractions: During the intraintestinal infection cycle in the cat, some Toxoplasma organisms released from the ingested cysts penetrate more deeply into the wall of the intestine and multiply as tachyzoite forms. Very soon these forms spread out from the intestine to other body sites, starting the extraintestinal infection cycle. Eventually the cat's immune system restrains this stage of the organism, which then enters a dormant or "resting" stage by forming cysts in muscles and brain. Most cysts probably remain dormant for the life of the host. The extraintestinal infection cycle occurs not only in cats but also in the intermediate hosts (including humans). Top of Page Signs The presence of significant antibody levels in a healthy cat suggests that the cat has been previously infected and now is most likely immune and not excreting oocysts. The absence of antibody in a healthy cat suggests that the cat is susceptible to infection and thus would shed oocysts for one to two weeks following exposure. Treatment and Prevention
Division Of Parasitic Diseases - Toxoplasmosis Fact Sheet
What is toxoplasmosis? toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a singlecelled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite is found throughout the world. Alphabetical Listing Travel. toxoplasmosis. (TOX-o-plaz-MO-sis)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/toxoplasmosis/factsht_toxoplasmosis.htm

Extractions: For more information What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii . The parasite is found throughout the world. More than 60 million people in the United States probably carry the Toxoplasma parasite, but very few have symptoms because the immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness. However, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems should be cautious because a Toxoplasma infection can cause serious problems. How can I get toxoplasmosis? Through ingestion of raw or partly cooked meat, especially pork, lamb, or venison, or by touching your hands to your mouth after handling undercooked meat. Through contamination of knives, utensils, cutting boards and other foods that have had contact with raw meat.
The Body: Toxoplasmosis
Comprehensive information about Toxoplasma gondii and AIDSrelated conditions, from The Body.
http://www.thebody.com/treat/toxo.html
Real Story On Toxoplasmosis - Winn Feline Foundation
Offers a report on the causes and the risks of toxoplasmosis to pregnant women. THE REAL STORY ON toxoplasmosis WHAT IS THE RISK TO YOU OR YOUR CAT?
http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/reports/toxoplasmosis.html
Division Of Parasitic Diseases - Toxoplasmosis
Centers for Disease Control fact sheet describes how toxoplasmosis is contracted and who is most at risk. Also suggests preventative measures. Alphabetical Listing Travel. toxoplasmosis. (TOXo-plaz-MO-sis)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/toxoplasmosis

Extractions: (TOX-o-plaz-MO-sis) Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis: An Important Message for Women (248KB, 2 pages) You Can Prevent Toxo : A Guide for People with HIV Infection Current Trends Update: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) among Patients with Hemophilia United States (December 02, 1983 / 32(47);613-5) Current Trends Update: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome United States (January 17, 1986 / 35(2);17-21) Current Trends Classification System for Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type III/ Lymphadenopathy-Associated Virus Infections (May 23, 1986 / 35(20);334-9) Current Trends Classification System for Human Immunodeficiency Viru (HIV) Infection in Children Under 13 Years of Age (April 24, 1987 / 36(15);225-30,235-6) Epidemiologic Notes and Reports AIDS Due to HIV-2 Infection - - New Jersey January 29, 1988 / 37(3);33-5 ) 1993 Revised Classification System for HIV Infection and Expanded Surveillance Case Definition for AIDS Among Adolescents and Adults (December 18, 1992 / 41(RR-17))
Toxoplasmosis
toxoplasmosis is caused the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. This parasite has a very complex life cycle. The definitive host, in which the sexual cycle takes place is the domestic cat.
http://martin.parasitology.mcgill.ca/jimspage/biol/toxoplas.htm

Extractions: Toxoplasmosis is caused the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii . This parasite has a very complex life cycle. The definitive host, in which the sexual cycle takes place is the domestic cat. The intermediate hosts, however, are many and varied and the parasite can be regarded as an opportunistic one. They span many vertebrates from rodents to domestic farm animals to humans. Not surprisingly, because of the close association with between humans and cats, high levels of infection are found in human populations. The parasite was first described in these intermediate hosts and it was only recently that the domestic cat was identified as being the definitive host. In the cat Toxoplasma undergoes a typical coccidian life cycle. The sporozoites infecting the intestinal epithelial cells and undergoing schizogony. Only in the cat is the sexual phase of the parasite, gametogony, observed, which produces a single celled oocyte. The parasite cycles through the cat rapidly, taking from 3-5 days. There are two groups of intermediate hosts, herbivores/omnivores and carnivores and result in distinctive differences in the life cycle stages.
Toxoplasmosis Fact Sheet - Public Health - Seattle & King County
Describes how this infection is transmitted and diagnosed. Also has a detailed list of symptoms and treatment programs. toxoplasmosis is the most common opportunistic infection to affect the central nervous system (CNS), occurring in up to
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/prevcont/toxoplas.htm

Extractions: TOXOPLASMOSIS What is it? Toxoplasmosis is a common disease found in birds and mammals across North America. The infection is caused by a parasite called toxoplasma gondi and affects 10 to 20 out of every 100 people in North America by the time they are adults. Symptoms How Is It Spread? All animals and birds can be infected with the toxoplasmosis parasite. The parasite enters the muscles of a bird or animal when it eats raw meat or drinks the milk of another animal that is infected. Cats can also spread the parasite in their feces. Therefore humans can also become infected with toxoplasmosis when changing a cat litter box or working in an area contaminated with cat feces. Common ways for people to become infected with toxoplasmosis include: eating raw or undercooked meats;
MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Toxoplasmosis
Features symptoms, prevention, treatment, illustrations, and prognosis.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Parasitic toxoplasmosistoxoplasmosis. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top. toxoplasmosisis found in humans worldwide, and in many species of animals and birds.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000637.htm

Extractions: Skip navigation Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Contents of this page: Slit-lamp exam Congenital toxoplasmosis Antibodies Definition Return to top An infection with the protozoan intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Toxoplasmosis is found in humans worldwide, and in many species of animals and birds. The cat is the definitive host of the parasite. Human infection results from ingestion of contaminated soil, careless handling of cat litter, ingestion of raw or undercooked meat (lamb, pork, and beef), transmission from a mother to a fetus through the placenta (congenital infection), or by blood transfusion or solid organ transplantation. Over 80-90% of primary infections produce no symptoms. The incubation period for symptoms is 1 to 2 weeks. Congenital toxoplasmosis is caused by infection with Toxoplasma gondii in a pregnant woman, with up to 50% of such infections transmitted to the fetus. Signs of congenital infection may be present at birth or develop over the first few months of life.
CONGENITAL TOXOPLASMOSIS
Includes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this protozoal disease.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Parasitic toxoplasmosisProphylaxis, early detection and treatment can avoid Congenital toxoplasmosisand many long term effects. Symptoms of toxoplasmosis.
http://www.trojovsky.net/toxo/
Handbook Of Ocular Disease Management - Toxoplasmosis
Information on the effects of the disease on the eye.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Parasitic toxoplasmosistoxoplasmosis Active toxoplasmosis, Inactive toxoplasmosis Scar. toxoplasmosiscan produce cystoid macular edema and choroidal neovascularization.
http://www.revoptom.com/handbook/sect5i.htm

Extractions: The symptoms associated with ocular toxoplasmosis include unilateral, mild ocular pain, blurred vision and new onset of floating spots. Patients often describe their vision as hazy. Clinical findings may include granulomatous iritis, vitritis, optic disc swelling, neuroretinitis, vasculitis and retinal vein occlusion in the vicinity of the inflammation, in the actively involved eye. Funduscopically, active toxoplasmosis presents with white-yellow, choreoretinal lesions and vitreous cells. There may be old, inactive lesions in the fellow eye. Toxoplasmosis can produce cystoid macular edema and choroidal neovascularization. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Toxoplasmosis is a disease provoked by the obligate intracellular protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. It is found in a variety of mammal and bird hosts. The most common intermediate host is the cat. It is one of the most frequent causes of retinochoroiditis in humans, with more than 60 percent of the United States population and up to 75 percent of the world's general population possessing some seropositive findings. The systemic symptoms found in congenital toxoplasmosis consist of convulsions, calcification of the arterioles and choreoretinitis. In adults, toxoplasmosis is often contracted without sickness. A small percentage of individuals encounter self-limiting, flu-like symptoms at the time of inoculation.
EMedicine - Toxoplasmosis : Article By Joseph Sciammarella, MD, FACP, FACEP, DAB
Article by Joseph Sciammarella, MD, FACP, FACEP, DABMA.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Parasitic toxoplasmosistoxoplasmosis Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite withproperties similar to the pathogen that causes malaria. toxoplasmosis.
http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic601.htm

Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Infectious Diseases Last Updated: July 8, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Toxoplasma gondii AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Joseph Sciammarella, MD, FACP, FACEP, DABMA , Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Centre, New York Joseph Sciammarella, MD, FACP, FACEP, DABMA, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Medical Acupuncture American Academy of Pain Medicine American College of Emergency Physicians American College of Physicians ... American Heart Association , and American Medical Association Editor(s): Theodore Gaeta, DO, MPH , Residency Director, Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine in Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York Methodist Hospital; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Moving House With Cats
The Feline Advisory Bureau describes the life cycle of this parasite, symptoms to look for in your cat, and methods of diagnosis.
http://www.fabcats.org/is13.html

Extractions: Moving home can be a very traumatic time for people and cats. Owners have many worries about how their cat will cope and how they can ensure that it does not wander off and get lost in its new environment or, if the new house is not far from the old one, that the cat will return to its old haunts. However, done carefully and with forethought, you can successfully move your cat with minimum stress. Safety first Put the cat safely in one room with all doors and windows shut early on the day of the move, so that you know it is safe and can be found when it is time to go! Feed in the morning but not too close to moving time in case the cat is ill during the journey. Transport the cat in a safe container, i.e. a cat basket or carrier, properly secured in the car with a seat belt, in the well behind the seats or wedged in safely in the back so that it cannot move around. Do not transport the cat in the removal van or in the boot of the car. If it is a long journey you may want to stop and offer water or a chance to use a litter tray, although most cats will probably not be interested. If it is a hot day make sure the car is well ventilated and never leave the cat inside a hot car if you stop for a break. Leave the car in the shade with a window open but be aware how quickly it can heat up if the sun is on it. Keep the cat in its basket on arrival until one room in the new house is straightened out and some of the cat's familiar belongings installed, such as its bed and toys, and a litter tray and water provided. Make sure the doors and windows are kept shut - lock the door if you can as this will help you to remember that your cat is loose inside and prevent others from opening the door accidentally - alternatively a large sign stuck to the door may help. You can then get on with moving everything in and around in the house knowing the cat is secure. You can provide a meal for the cat and, if it is cold, a hot water bottle wrapped in a blanket, towel or jumper which smells of you or your old house to make it feel secure.
Facts About... Toxoplasmosis
Includes symptoms, prevention, and diagnostic tests.
http://www.amm.co.uk/pubs/fa_toxoplasma.htm

Extractions: The Facts About... Toxoplasmosis What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease which occurs world-wide in both humans and a wide range of animals. It is caused by infection with a single celled parasite different from bacteria and viruses called Toxoplasma gondii which was discovered in 1908 in the gondi, a small rat-like animal from North Africa. Although many people are infected, most of them never show any signs of disease. Infection is most hazardous in persons whose resistance to infection is low such as organ transplant recipients, AIDS patients and unborn children. The parasite spreads to humans in undercooked or raw meat and in soil or vegetables contaminated with infected cat faeces or cat litter. Although Toxoplasma gondii is commonly found in many animals, as far as is known, it is only in the cat gut that the male and female parasites come together to produce one of the infective forms. If these are swallowed by a suitable host then infection may follow. How common is toxoplasmosis?
Division Of Parasitic Diseases - Toxoplasmosis
toxoplasmosis (TOXo-plaz-MO-sis). Fact Sheettoxoplasmosis. DPDx Lab Assistancetoxoplasmosis.Brochures. Preventing Congenital toxoplasmosis (March 31, 2000 / Vol.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/toxoplasmosis/default.htm

Extractions: (TOX-o-plaz-MO-sis) Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis: An Important Message for Women (248KB, 2 pages) You Can Prevent Toxo : A Guide for People with HIV Infection Current Trends Update: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) among Patients with Hemophilia United States (December 02, 1983 / 32(47);613-5) Current Trends Update: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome United States (January 17, 1986 / 35(2);17-21) Current Trends Classification System for Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type III/ Lymphadenopathy-Associated Virus Infections (May 23, 1986 / 35(20);334-9) Current Trends Classification System for Human Immunodeficiency Viru (HIV) Infection in Children Under 13 Years of Age (April 24, 1987 / 36(15);225-30,235-6) Epidemiologic Notes and Reports AIDS Due to HIV-2 Infection - - New Jersey January 29, 1988 / 37(3);33-5 ) 1993 Revised Classification System for HIV Infection and Expanded Surveillance Case Definition for AIDS Among Adolescents and Adults (December 18, 1992 / 41(RR-17))
Cat Fanciers' Association Health Committee - Toxoplasmosis And Pregnancy
Addresses the concerns of pregnant cat owners about the disease.
http://www.cfainc.org/health/toxo-pregnancy.html
ADAP Drugs: Clindamycin
An antiparasitic drug used in combination with pyrimethamine for maintenance treatment of toxoplasmosis.(Cleocin)
http://www.atdn.org/access/drugs/clin.html

Extractions: Clindamycin is an antiparasitic drug used in combination with pyrimethamine for maintenance treatment of toxoplasmosis. Clindamycin is used to treat acute toxoplasmosis, although it may not be as effective as pyrimethamine-sulfa. Clindamycin is also used as an experimental treatment for active PCP pneumonia. Clindamycin is used for treatment of skin infections, respiratory tract infections, septicemia, abdominal infections, gynecologic infections, and topical treatment of severe acne. Side effects Clindamycin comes in oral, injection and ointment formulations. The drug does not significantly cross the blood-brain barrier, but it crosses the placenta and enters breast milk. Clindamycin is mostly processed in the liver, so it should not be prescribed if you have liver impairment. Safety of the drug in pregnant or breast feeding women is not established. By mouth, adults are prescribed 150-450 mg every 6 hours. Pills must be taken with meals. Oral solution should not be refrigerated and is stable for 14 days at room temperature. Shake liquid preparations well. You must finish the drug as directed, even if you are feeling better. IV clindamycin is given 300-600 mg every 6-8 hours. Greater than 600 mg is not recommended. Topical clindamycin is applied in a 1% solution twice daily. The solution is flammable, so do not apply while smoking or near heat or flame. Wait 30 minutes after washing or shaving before applying.
ADAP Drugs: Sulfadiazine
A sulfa drug used in combination with pyrimethamine and leucovorin as maintenance treatment to prevent recurrence of toxoplasmosis. (Microsulfon)
http://www.atdn.org/access/drugs/sulf.html

Extractions: Sulfadiazine comes in 500 mg tablets. You must discontinue ddC until you are stable on sulfadiazine. Sulfadiazine is given in combination with pyrimethamine. The two drugs must be used together to be effective. The drugs are used at relatively high dosage, leading to a strong likelihood of side effects. These drugs cross the blood-brain barrier and can treat toxoplasmosis infection in the brain. The usual dose of sulfadiazine is 2-8 g daily in adults and 100-200 mg/kg daily in children. How long it may take to work Treatment usually is continued for 3-4 weeks. Longer treatment of up to 6 months may be required in people with AIDS. These drugs kill the form of the parasite that causes active disease, but do not kill that form that is the reservoir of infection. Relapse occurs in 50 percent of people who stop taking the drugs. For this reason it is important to continue on maintenance treatment, which is often a lower dose of the combination of pyrimethamine and the sulfa drug
Premature Birth, Miscarriage And Stillbirth Research - Tommy's
Help prevent premature birth, miscarriage and stillbirth. Healthy pregnancy hints, toxoplasmosis, preeclampsia, and problem pregnancy are covered by this UK charity.
http://www.tommys-campaign.org
CDC/NCHSTP-Division Of HIV/AIDS Prevention
CDCOpportunistic Infection Series, covering Cryptosporidiosis, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis, Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia (PCP), and opportunistic infections from handling pets or other animals.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/hiv_aids/pubs/brochure.htm

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