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Prevention of congenital toxoplasmosis
20 Jan 2000
Abstract excerpt
In utero infection with Toxoplasma gondii may result in congenital defects such as hydrocephalus, chorioretinitis and mental retardation; these defects may be present at birth or may develop later in life. Prevention of this disease can be achieved in different ways. The most effective measure is to prevent the acquisition of the disease during pregnancy by avoiding risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection....
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