Evita K. Saleh
Department of Child Health, Universitas Indonesia Medical School/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta

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Journal : Paediatrica Indonesiana

Congenital Toxoplasmosis in a 15 Day-Old Infant a Case Report Sri Rezeki Harun; Evita K. Saleh; Srisasi Gandahusada; Chairil Hamdani
Paediatrica Indonesiana Vol 29 No 7-8 (1989): July - August 1989
Publisher : Indonesian Pediatric Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14238/pi29.7-8.1989.151-9

Abstract

A case of congenital toxoplasmosis in a 1 5-day old infant was reported, citing the difficulties encountered in establishing the diagnosis due to the wide range of the disease's clinical spectrum. Congenital toxoplasmosis was suspected after finding hydrocephalus, cerebral calcification, and chorioretinitis. Serology tests with the ELISA technique were highly positive for antibodies against lgG, whereas anti-IgM was negative. The patient died before the second serological analysis was done. The final diagnosis of congenital toxoplasmosis was eventually established at autopsy, based on the detection of T. gondii in the brain, testicular, liver, spleen and striated muscle tissues.