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Toxoplasmosis congénita - Treatment

Tratamiento:

La infección en la madre embarazada se puede tratar con espiramicina.

La infección fetal (diagnosticada durante el embarazo) se puede tratar con pirimetamina y sulfadiazina.

El tratamiento de los niños con toxoplasmosis congénita incluye clásicamente pirimetamina, sulfadiazina y leucovorina durante un año. En algunas ocasiones, a los bebes también se les suministran esteroides si su visión está amenazada o si el nivel de proteínas en el líquido cefalorraquídeo es alto.

Pronóstico:

El pronóstico depende de la gravedad de la toxoplasmosis congénita.

Posibles complicaciones:

  • Hidrocefalia
  • Ceguera o incapacidad visual severa
  • Retardo mental severo u otros problemas neurológicos

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Consulte con el médico si está embarazada y cree que está en riesgo de desarrollar toxoplasmosis (por ejemplo, si tiene un gato y es la persona que limpia la caja de desechos).

Igualmente, solicite una cita médica si está embarazada y no ha recibido ningún tipo de cuidados prenatales.

  • Reviewed last on: 6/18/2011
  • Kimberly G Lee, MD, MSc, IBCLC, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Petersen E. Toxoplasmosis. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2007 Jun;12(3):214-23.

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