Pediatria pre prax 1/2017
Selected viral and bacterial infections transmitted perinatally – part three: toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease of humans and animals caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. In our area it occurs very often. In this review article, we discuss with the issue of its clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, treatment. We also discuss issues of primary prevention as an important approach in the fight against this dangerous disease.
Keywords: toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasma gondii, congenital toxoplasmosis, diagnostics, treatment