Prophylaxis of human toxoplasmosis: a systematic review
Senaka Rajapakse1,2, Praveen Weeratunga1,2, Chaturaka Rodrigo2,3
1a University Medical Unit, National Hospital Colombo , Colombo , Sri Lanka.
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Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, and is associated with clinically significant infection in immunocompromised individuals. Vertical transmission during pregnancy can manifest as congenital toxoplasmosis in the neonate, and can have serious consequences. This review aims to describe the modalities for prophylaxis of toxoplasmosis in susceptible populations, and focuses on the following: (1) prophylaxis of congenital toxoplasmosis; (2) prophylaxis of toxoplasmosis in patients with HIV/AIDS; and (3) prophylaxis of toxoplasmosis in transplant recipients.
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