Congenital Toxoplasmosis
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During pregnancy or newborn follow-up, evaluation for congenital toxoplasmosis may come up, which occurs when the Toxoplasma gondii parasite is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy. Its impact depends on when the infection occurs.
How it shows up: Some babies show no signs at birth; in others, effects on the eyes, the nervous system, or other organs may appear, which are sometimes detected later on.
Common causes: Maternal infection through contact with the parasite, present in undercooked meat, contaminated water, or cat feces.
Which specialist treats it? The OB-GYN guides monitoring during pregnancy and coordinates care. If you have concerns or risk factors during pregnancy, the prudent thing is to discuss it during a visit to determine the follow-up.
Data on 85 doctors who treat congenital toxoplasmosis
Which specialist treats congenital toxoplasmosis?
Congenital toxoplasmosis is related to pregnancy, so a gynecologist is the specialist to see for follow-up and prevention. See this specialist if you are pregnant and have concerns about this infection.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in congenital toxoplasmosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Eduardo Nieto Vázquez
Dr. Andrea Isela Ambriz Reyes
Dr. Eva Bonifacio
Frequently asked questions
What is congenital toxoplasmosis?
During pregnancy or newborn follow-up, evaluation for congenital toxoplasmosis may come up, which occurs when the Toxoplasma gondii parasite is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy. Its impact depends on when the infection occurs.
Which doctor treats congenital toxoplasmosis?
Congenital toxoplasmosis is related to pregnancy, so a gynecologist is the specialist to see for follow-up and prevention. See this specialist if you are pregnant and have concerns about this infection.