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OverviewCongenital toxoplasmosis is still one of the most important health problems in the world. Its frequency was estimated to be 1:1,000±1:10,000 live births. Risks of infection causing harm to the baby are greater in the earlier period of pregnancy. If left untreated, 85% of children develop signs and symptoms of the disease including chorioretinitis or developmental delays. The most frequent manifestation is lymphadenopathy causing 3-7% of clinically important cases.Neonatal clinical manifestations of congenital toxoplasmosis are miscellaneous, involving hydrocephalus, microcephaly, intracranial calcifications, chorioretinitis, strabismus, blindness, epilepsy, psychomotor or mental retardation, petechia associated with thrombocytopenia, and anaemia. In this book you will find the genetics, immunology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and future study plans of congenital toxoplasmosis. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Isin AkyarPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.113kg ISBN: 9783845440491ISBN 10: 384544049 Pages: 68 Publication Date: 29 August 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |