Toxoplasmosis is a maternal infection worldwide, due primarily to ingestion of
undercooked or raw meat containing tissue cysts. Ingestion of water or food with
oocytes that have been excreted by infected cats (fecal contamination) is the
most common form of transmission in the United States. Advise pregnant
women not to change/clean cat litter while pregnant.
Toxoplasmosis
Other (syphilis, varicella, HIV, and parvovirus B19)
Rubella
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Herpes
Findings
Jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly
Thrombocytopenia, anemia
Microcephaly
Chorioretinitis
Hydrocephalus
Intracranial calcifications
Seizures
Outcomes
Psychomotor retardation
Seizure disorder
Visual impairments
Treatment—maternal treatment during pregnancy reduces the likelihood