Which microorganism is responsible for classical presentation of hydrocephalus, chorioretinitis and intracerebral calcification?
High-Yield Explanation
*Toxoplasmosis is caused by toxoplasma Gondi . * the classical triad of toxoplasmosis is intracranial calcification, hydrocephalus and chorioretinitis. Infants asymptomatic at bih may later present with mental retardation and deafness . *The diagnosis is confirmed by demonstrating a positive toxoplasma IgM antibody in the serum of the affected child. Reference : Ghai essential pediatrics, 9 th edition, pg no:264