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Transmission Of Toxoplasmosis
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ToxoplasmosisWhat Is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis (toxo) is an infection caused by the single-celled parasite toxoplasma gondii . A parasite lives inside another living organism (the host) and takes all of its nutrients from the host. The most common illness caused by toxo is an infection of the brain (encephalitis). Toxo can also infect other parts of the body. Toxo can lead to coma and death. The risk of toxo is highest when your CD4 cell (T-cell) counts...
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toxoplasmosisJust to thank you for your educative advice regarding toxoplasmosis.i will keep in touch.Vitu...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
Thanks-good luck. KH...
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ToxoplasmosisWhat is toxoplasmosis...
Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.
North Shore University Hospital
Thanks for the question.Toxoplasmosis is a type of parasitic infection that can be acquired at birth or through ingestion (undercooked meat) or contact with animals, such as cats (changing kitty litter, etc). It is not a bacteria or a fungus or a...
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toxoplasmosis medshow long does a person usualy take toxoplasmosis meds. I had toxoplasmosis in Nov. of 2007 my t cell count was 130 and still taking the meds for it, And still having mri's done to check things Just wondered how long it usualy takes before its...
Response from Edwin DeJesus, M.D., F.A.C.P.ToxoplasmosisMy wife had toxoplasmosis 15 year ago but She has not HIV what can I do....
Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
She should not be concerned if she had toxoplasmosis a long time ago and is HIV-negative....
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Toxoplasmosis
Posted by Anonymous
Just wondering if any of you have had, or known others who have had, toxoplasmosis. can you give me some information regarding long term effects in advanced infections?? Thank you soooo much! My email address is kalicrow@hotmail.com! thanks again!Read more » Female To Male Transmission
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
What is the liklyhood for a male to contract HIV from a female from a 1 time exposure. Thanks
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How long after transmission does ARS occur?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I've heard of ARS cases occuring 3 months after, though i'm not sure of the sources.
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Where does transmission occur for bottoms and tops
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Does anyone know exactly how the virus transmits between bottoms and tops? I can understand how it happens in the bottoms case, the intestinal wall absorbes all types of things, however what about the just inside the sphincter? Could you... Read more » Advertisement
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