Toxoplasmosis
Description Diagnostic criteria Referral ICD-10 code: B58.9 DESCRIPTION Rarely occurs in children caused by infection with Toxoplasma gondii. Usually presents as encephalitis, with focal neurological abnormalities occurring in association with headache. Ocular and pulmonary disease is also seen. DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Investigations Diagnosis may be made on blood and CSF serology. CSF PCR for
Description
Diagnostic criteria
Referral
ICD-10 code: B58.9
DESCRIPTION
Rarely occurs in children caused by infection with Toxoplasma gondii.
Usually presents as encephalitis, with focal neurological abnormalities occurring in association with headache.
Ocular and pulmonary disease is also seen.
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA
Investigations
- Diagnosis may be made on blood and CSF serology.
- CSF PCR for toxoplasmosis may also be helpful.
- CT scan brain usually reveals multiple bilateral, focal, hypodense ringenhancing lesions.
REFERRAL
- All cases.
Standard Treatment Guidelines And Essential Medicines List For South Africa, Hospital Level, Paediatrics, 2023 Edition
Chapter 8: Infective/Infectious Diseases, 8.22 Toxoplasmosis