10 Toxoplasmosis Symptoms

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Symptom #7: Seizures

If the toxoplasmosis infection reaches the central nervous system, it can cause seizures. This symptom is often associated with immunocompromised patients and congenital toxoplasmosis as well.

Research studies have found that the parasites cause lesions due to inflammation in the brain besides other parts of the body. They also interfere with the production of some chemical compounds in the brain. Researchers think that these effects could be responsible for the neurological changes associated with toxoplasmosis.

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