A grouping of findings caused by infection of the fetus with the organism Toxoplasma gondii. For the mother the disease is generally mild and may not be evident. Infection of the fetus, however, can cause severe problems. Infection early in pregnancy results in more severe problems than later infection.
Congenital toxoplasmosis is characterized by damage to the eyes, nervous system, skin, and ears.
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