children s health issues
Toxoplasmosis in Newborns
Symptoms of Toxoplasmosis in Newborns
The fetus may grow slowly and be born Preterm (Premature) Newborns . At birth, newborns usually do not have symptoms, but they may have a number of problems, including Small head ( Microcephaly ) Brain inflammation Jaundice in the Newborn (a yellow color of the skin or eyes) Enlarged liver and spleen Inflammation of the heart, lungs, or eyes Rash Inflammation of the eyes (chorioretinitis) can result in blindness. Severe neurologic problems, including Seizures in Children , may occur. Some children have Children born with congenital toxoplasmosis may be severely ill and die shortly after birth, or they may have no symptoms until months or years later. Some never become ill. 