Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy, a Rare Clinical Manifestation: A Case Report

Introduction: When a mother is contaminated with the parasitic protozoan Toxoplasma gondii as a primary infection in pregnancy, the golden test to confirm fetus infection is polymerase chain reaction (PCR), for the parasite DNA in amniotic fluid that may reach fetus and cause congenital toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis sometimes appears with very rare presentations that should be considered and treated to save mother and her baby.

Keywords:

Congenital Toxoplasmosis , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Pregnancy