in the intermediate host where do the tissue cysts form where they persist for the life time of the host,
muscle, brain, eye
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asexual lifecycle
infection from consuming tissue cyst or oocyst cyst, multiple rounds of fast asexual division (tachyzoites), Tachyzoites transform to Bradyzoites, Bradyzoites divide slowly and from infective tissue cysts
how does toxoplasmosis effect Immunocompetent inidividuals
usually self-limiting but causes mild flue like symptoms
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how does toxoplasmosis affect Immunocompromised individuals
causes severe encephalitis
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what is the effect if a pregnant women becomes infected
foetal abortion, severe hydrocephalus, ocular lesions and reduced mental development
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infection from consuming tissue cyst or oocyst cyst, multiple rounds of fast asexual division (tachyzoites), Tachyzoites transform to Bradyzoites, Bradyzoites divide slowly and from infective tissue cysts
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