| Literature DB >> 21600743 |
V Valdès1, H Legagneur, V Watrin, L Paris, J-M Hascoët.
Abstract
Reinfection with Toxoplasma gondii is exceptional but can lead to transmission to the fetus when it occurs during pregnancy. We present a case of congenital toxoplasmosis in a young baby born to an immunocompetent mother who had been immunized against toxoplasmosis before pregnancy. The presence of residual IgG-specific antibodies does not always mean an absolute protection against a new toxoplasma infection. During the pregnancy, the patient was advised to follow the hygienic and dietary preventive measures even though the previous test results were consistent with past toxoplasma infection.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21600743 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2011.04.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Pediatr ISSN: 0929-693X Impact factor: 1.180