VP27.05: Congenital toxoplasmosis associated with severe ventriculomegaly fetus

Abstract

Toxoplasmosis disease, while a largely harmless in non-pregnant women, can make genuine harm to the fetus during pregnancy. In pregnant women, since contamination is usually asymptomatic, it tends to be distinguished exclusively by serology testing. The researcher reported the case of congenital toxoplasmosis. Mrs. S, 25 years old with G1 at 26–27 weeks of gestation was admitted without detailed other maternal ailments or history of disease, she had an ultrasound assessment that showed an alive fetus with appearance of severe ventriculomegaly suspicious hydrocephalus. She did the serology test and was discovered positive IgG for toxoplasmosis with negative IgM for toxoplasmosis. Pregnancy was terminated at 27–28 weeks suggested by the physician in consideration of low fetal viability with the consent of the patient and the patient's guardian. Histopathological examination from placenta was confirmed toxoplasmosis infection, due to founded toxoplasma cyst. This case report supports the importance of early diagnosis of congenital toxoplasmosis (CT) to improve outcomes. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.