Definition of toxoplasmosis
toxoplasmoses
play \-ˌsēz\: infection of humans, other mammals, or birds with disease caused by a toxoplasma (Toxoplasma gondii) that invades the tissues and may seriously damage the central nervous system especially of infants
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The drug is the only approved treatment for toxoplasmosis, an infection which is especially risky for pregnant women, people with AIDS and cancer patients.
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John and Peggy Davliakos said doctors have diagnosed their son's condition as being a result of toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by a parasite found in cats.
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Also, toxoplasmosis spread by free roaming cats not only kills wildlife, but is very dangerous to many humans.
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That means wildlife, particularly marsupials, are really susceptible to toxoplasmosis.
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Mr. Shkreli, 32, gained attention in September after the huge overnight increase in the price of Daraprim, a six-decade-old drug that is the standard of care for toxoplasmosis, a serious parasitic infection.
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Origin and Etymology of toxoplasmosis
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toxoplasmosis
playMedical Definition of toxoplasmosis
toxoplasmoses
\-ˌsēz\play: infection with or disease caused by a sporozoan of the genus Toxoplasma (T. gondii) that invades the tissues and may seriously damage the central nervous system especially of infants
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