Concept information
Preferred term
toxoplasmosis
Definition
- Toxoplasmosis (toxo) is a common parasitic infection that, often completely asymptomatic when acquired by adults, may have serious adverse consequences when transmitted by a pregnant woman to her embryo/fetus. The responsible parasite, toxoplasma gondii occurs worldwide, but infections are more common in warmer climates. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Toxoplasmosis]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/toxoplasmosis
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