Toxoplasmosis classification

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Toxoplasmosis is an opportunistic parasitic infection most commonly seen in AIDS and immunocompromised individuals. Its mostly asymtomatic in immunocompetent individuals. It can be classified into two categories based on the duration of symptoms and organ involvement.^[1]

Classification

Based on duration of symptoms

Acute: If the duration of symptoms is less than 4-6 weeks
Chronic: If the symptoms persist for more than 6 weeks.

Based on organ involved

Neurotoxoplasmosis (cerebral toxoplasmosis)
Pulmonary toxoplasmosis
Occular toxoplasmosis
Congenital toxoplasmosis

References

↑ Dubey JP, Miller NL, Frenkel JK (1970). “Characterization of the new fecal form of Toxoplasma gondii”. J Parasitol. 56 (3): 447–56. PMID 5467864.

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[pmid5467864-1] Dubey JP, Miller NL, Frenkel JK (1970). “Characterization of the new fecal form of Toxoplasma gondii”. J Parasitol. 56 (3): 447–56. PMID 5467864.

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