B58.9Dagger codeAsterisk code

Toxoplasmosis, unspecified

Toxoplasmosis

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GuidelinesToxoplasmosisDescription 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