📋Overview
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It is a well-recognized condition that can affect humans and many warm-blooded animals. The term 'toxoplasmosis' is the standard modern name. The infection is often asymptomatic in healthy individuals but can cause serious illness in immunocompromised persons and during pregnancy, potentially leading to congenital infection.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0040558ICD-10-CM
B58B58.9
MeSH
D014123
SNOMED CT (US)
187192000
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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