Diagnosis of Toxoplasmosis during Pregnancy

This is a short tutorial by John V. Dacus, MD for medical students and residents explaining the definition, the life cycles involved and the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis. recording date: 3/15/13 APGO ET 17: Medical and Surgical Complications in Pregnancy Learning Outcomes: 1. Anemia 2. Endocrine disorders, including diabetes mellitus and thyroid disease 3. Cardiovascular disease 4. Hypertension 5. Pulmonary disease 6. Neurologic disease 7. Autoimmune disorders 8. Alcohol, tobacco, and substance abuse 9. Surgical abdomen 10. Infectious diseases, including: * Syphilis * TORCH (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes) * Group B Streptococcus * Hepatitis * Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) * Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and other sexually transmitted infections * Parvovirus * Varicella