Prevention of Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy: Knowledge of Risk Factors

Background. Infection with Toxoplasma gondii is common and usually asymptomatic, although it can have catastrophic consequences in a pregnant woman if passed to her developing fetus. Counseling of pregnant women about risk factor reduction may reduce the risk of congenital toxoplasmosis. This study...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey D. Kravetz, Daniel G. Federman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2005-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10647440500068305