Congenital Toxoplasmosis in Humans and Domestic Animals presents information about Toxoplasma gondii and its infection in neonates and different animals (cats, cattle, dogs, goats, pigs and sheep). Readers will have quick access to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, reproductive disorders (such as abortion, neonatal mortality and prematurity) and treatment of both human and veterinary toxoplasmosis.
In addition, important aspects for control programs of congenital toxoplasmosis and for maternal and neonatal screening in such control programs are discussed. Thus readers will be better equipped to conduct prevention programmes and routine diagnosis of zoonotic infections related to T. gondii. This handbook is of interest to epidemiologists, doctors, veterinarians and public health specialists.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Toxoplasma Gondii
- Alessandra MA Ragozo
- Introduction
- Life Cycle
- Clinical Signs
- Diagnosis
- Epidemiology
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 2 Human Congenital Toxoplasmosis
- Capobiango, Inacio T Inoue, Antonio MB Casella, Edna MV Reiche And Fabiana
- MR Lopes Mori
- Epidemiology And The Impact Of Congenital Toxoplasmosis
- Pathogenesis Of Congenital Toxoplasmosis
- Genotypical Characterization
- Diagnosis Of Toxoplasmosis
- Serological Methods And Interpretation
- Fetal Diagnosis
- Maternal Therapy
- Prevention And Control Of Congenital Toxoplasmosis
- Prevention Of Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy
- Neonatal Screening Programs
- Therapeutic Protocols For Maternal Toxoplasmosis
- Precautions With The Triple Scheme
- Post-Natal Diagnosis Of The Congenital Infection
- Detection Of Specific Anti-T Gondii Igm And/Or Igm Antibodies
- Western Blot
- Pcr
- Complementary Imaging And Laboratory Exams
- Infant Therapy
- Routine Approach For The Diagnosis Of Toxoplasmosis In Children
- Serological Evaluation
- Classification Of Cases Based On Serology [155]
- Therapeutic Protocol For Congenital Toxoplasmosis
- Observations
- Evaluation Of Medullar Toxicity
- Adverse Reactions
- Approaches
- Maternity
- Outpatient
- Ophthalmological Examination Of The Pregnant Woman And Child
- Diagnosed With Congenital Toxoplasmosis Or Suspected Systemic
- Toxoplasmosis
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 3 Congenital Toxoplasmosis In Dogs
- Jancarlo F Gomes
- And
- Katia DS Bresciani
- Introduction
- Congenital Transmission
- Patogeny And Clinical Signs
- Diagnosis
- Prevention And Control
- Treatment
- Concluding Remarks
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 4 Congenital Toxoplasmosis In Cats
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Pathogenesis And Clinical Signs
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prognosis
- Prevention
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Alvimar J Da Costa And Katia D S Bresciani
Chapter 5 Congenital Toxoplasmosis In Ewes
- Thaís Rabelo Dos Santos, Maerle Oliveira Maia, Alvimar José Da Costa And Katia
- Denise Saraiva Bresciani
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Diagnosis
- Congenital Toxoplasmosis
- Concluding Remarks
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 6 Congenital Toxoplasmosis In Pigs
- João Luis Garcia
- Introduction
- Toxoplasmosis In Pigs
- Natural Infection
- Experimental Infection
- Diagnosis
- Vaccines
- Control Strategies
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 7 Congenital Toxoplasmosis In Goats
- Helenara Machado Da Silva, Jesaías Ismael Da Costa, Alvimar José Da Costa And Katia
- Denise Saraiva Bresciani
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Pathogenesis And Clinical Signs
- Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Control
- Treatment
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 8 Congenital Toxoplasmosis In Cattle
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Diagnosis
- Congenital Toxoplasmosis
- Concluding Remarks
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Author
- Katia Denise Saraiva Bresciani
- Alvimar José da Costa
