Other conditions that might have Toxoplasmosis as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Toxoplasmosis. Our database lists the following as having Toxoplasmosis as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Toxoplasmosis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Toxoplasmosis. Our database lists the following as having Toxoplasmosis as a symptom of that condition:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Toxoplasmosis as a symptom.
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Causes: Toxoplasmosis:
Toxoplasma gondii protozoa often found in cat feces, raw meat, or exposed areas.
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Toxoplasmosis may be found in:
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T. gondii exists in trophozoite forms in the acute stages of infection and in cystic forms (tissue cysts and oocysts) in the latent stages. In addition to possible fecal-oral transmission from infected cats, ingestion of tissue cysts in raw or uncooked meat (heating, drying, or freezing destroys these cysts) can also transmit toxoplasmosis. However, toxoplasmosis also occurs in vegetarians who aren't exposed to cats, so other means of transmission may exist. Congenital toxoplasmosis follows transplacental transmission from a chronically infected mother or one who acquired toxoplasmosis shortly before or during pregnancy.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
T. gondii existsin trophozoite forms in the acute stages of infection and in cystic forms (tissue cysts and oocysts) in the latent stages. Ingestion of tissue cysts in raw or undercooked meat (heating, drying, or freezing destroys these cysts) or fecal-oral contamination from infected cats transmits toxoplasmosis. (See Avoidingtoxoplasmosis.)
Congenital toxoplasmosis follows transplacental transmission from a chronically infected mother or one who acquired toxoplasmosis shortly before or during pregnancy.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
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