Toxoplasmosis diagnóstico y tratamiento

Abstract

Toxoplasmosis is caused by the intracellular parasite called toxoplasma gondii, this pathology is known worldwide for being one of the most prevalent infections, having an annual incidence of 190100 cases. The importance of the correct management of this pathology lies in the fact that when it causes congenital disease it provokes the triad of fetopathy, hydrocephalus and culminates with the death of the affected person. Due to this, the present work aims to investigate the diagnostic methods and treatment of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy through the critical reading of high impact scientific articles of the last 5 years available to optimize the timely diagnosis and adequate treatment of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy. Development: The timely identification of toxoplasmosis caused by toxoplasma gondii in pregnant women, as well as the appropriate management of the same reduces the risk of transplacental transmission and thus reducing the possible sequelae that can be caused. In order to identify the infection it is essential to perform clinical, laboratory, imaging and even epidemiological studies. Treatment, being a parasitic infection, the use of antiparasitic drugs in combination with sulfonamide is indispensable. Conclusion: Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy is the most serious and common infection during pregnancy, although most cases are asymptomatic, at the congenital level it causes severe cases leading to death.