Toxoplasmosis

Abstract

Definition Toxoplasmosis is infection by Toxoplasma gondii, a coccidian protozoan parasite of birds, cats, humans, and other mammals. In humans, infection is usually asymptomatic. Clinical symptoms arise in some congenitally infected infants and in adults whose immune systems have been compromised by, for example, corticosteroids, cytostatic agents, or AIDS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA547480

Entities

People

  • Mary K. Klassen-fischer
  • Ronald C. Neafie
  • Wayne M. Meyers

Organizations

  • Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Blood
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Eye
  • Eye Diseases
  • Fission
  • Fungi
  • Lymph Nodes
  • Lymphatic Diseases
  • Lymphatic System
  • Lymphocytes
  • Macrophages
  • Protozoan Infections
  • Tissues
  • Uvea

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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