Question

All are true about congenital Toxoplasmosis EXCEPT

• A. Chorioretinitis
• B. Conjunctivitis
• C. Hydrocephalus
• D. Cerebral calcification

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Congenital Toxoplasmosis is a condition caused by the infection of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, typically transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy. The condition can lead to various clinical manifestations, but not all symptoms commonly associated with infections are present in congenital cases. Here is a brief overview of each option presented in the question:

• Chorioretinitis: This is an inflammation of the choroid and retina of the eye, and it is a classic manifestation of congenital Toxoplasmosis. Infants born with congenital toxoplasmosis may present with chorioretinitis.
• Conjunctivitis: While conjunctivitis, characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva, can occur in numerous infections and conditions, it is not a common feature of congenital Toxoplasmosis. This makes conjunctivitis an incorrect association with congenital Toxoplasmosis in the context of this question.
• Hydrocephalus: This refers to the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain, resulting in increased head size and pressure. It is among the common neurological manifestations of congenital Toxoplasmosis due to obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid pathways by inflammation or calcifications.
• Cerebral calcification: Intracranial calcifications are often observed in congenital Toxoplasmosis. These calcifications are present due to tissue reaction against the protozoan infection in the fetus's developing brain.

In conclusion, the correct answer is conjunctivitis. Hence, among the given options, conjunctivitis is not a typical feature of congenital Toxoplasmosis.