Congenital toxoplasmosis: the challenge of early diagnosis of a complex and neglected disease
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20180228, 2019. graf
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Abstract The objective of this study was to report a case of congenital toxoplasmosis that illustrates the difficulties in diagnosing this disease. The case highlights the lack of prophylactic guidelines and shortcomings in the gestational screening process. It demonstrates the peculiarities of the non-specific clinical picture of the infection acquired during pregnancy and identifies the challenges of ophthalmological and high-sensitivity exams in newborns that are crucial for an early diagnosis. These factors contribute to a delay in early treatment of both the mother and the newborn. The lack of skill and expertise of clinical physicians to manage the disease is also addressed.
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Assunto principal:
Toxoplasmose Congênita
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Guia de Prática Clínica
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Estudo prognóstico
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Lactente
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros/BR
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