Most primary infections produce no symptoms. The time between exposure to the parasite and symptom development is 1 - 2 weeks. The disease can affect the brain, lung, heart, eyes, or liver. Symptoms in persons with otherwise healthy immune systems:
Enlarged lymph nodes in the head and neck Headache Mild illness with fever, similar to mononucleosis Muscle pain Sore throat
Symptoms in immunosuppressed persons:
Confusion Fever Headache Retinal inflammation that causes blurred vision Seizures
For symptoms in babies born with the condition, see congenital toxoplasmosis.
What are the symptoms of Toxoplasmosis?
Most primary infections produce no symptoms. The time between exposure to the parasite and symptom development is 1 - 2 weeks. The disease can affect the brain, lung, heart, eyes, or liver. Symptoms in persons with otherwise healthy immune systems:
Enlarged lymph nodes in the head and neck Headache Mild illness with fever, similar to mononucleosis Muscle pain Sore throat
Symptoms in immunosuppressed persons:
Confusion Fever Headache Retinal inflammation that causes blurred vision Seizures
For symptoms in babies born with the condition, see congenital toxoplasmosis.