The topic Congenital Toxoplasma Gondii Infection you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Congenital Toxoplasmosis.

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• Infection by Toxoplasma gondii, which is a common microorganism (classified as protozoa), causes toxoplasmosis. This condition is generally caused by consuming meat that is contaminated by the parasitic microorganism. The contamination can occur even during the cooking or preparation stage
• Women, who are exposed to the protozoa, during or just before pregnancy, may pass on the infection to the baby in the womb. This causes Congenital Toxoplasmosis, a condition that can lead to serious complications, congenital defects, and spontaneous abortion (in some cases)
• Cats are host to the microorganism; cat feces are a possible source of the protozoa. An accidental ingestion of the same, can also cause toxoplasmosis
• The infected fetus may suffer nervous system development problems and other growth defects, or it may not be affected at all. This depends on the stage of pregnancy at the time of onset of the infection
• The earlier the stage of infection during pregnancy (1st trimester), the more severe is the effect of Congenital Toxoplasmosis infection, as the fetus is still in its early development phase. A fully developed and healthy fetus may only be mildly affected (or not affected at all)

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