But even the subclinical infection can lead to late-onset problems, most common in the eyes. Any maternal infection should be treated with antibiotic drugs until delivery, a fetal infection too. Ways of infection Oral intake of raw or not well cooked meat or of contamination with cats feces could lead to human infection. Congenital Toxoplasmosis results from transplacental infection during pregnancy. The aim of all medical intervention is the prevention of Congenital Toxoplasmosis.
Tertiary prevention is the treatment of infected children to reduce or avoid symptoms.
Austria has a long tradition in serological screening programs during pregnancy. My scientific interests are diagnostic and treatment efficacy and epidemiological aspects of Toxoplasmosis. MD More information about neonatology You can find at Neonatology on the Web . August 20 th , 2000.