In this way, the problem with obtaining the "patient" status is resolved because symptoms arise without any effort on the part of the individual. History
Previously, the DSM-IV differentiated among three types:

Factitious disorders with predominantly psychological signs and symptoms: if psychological signs and symptoms predominate in the clinical presentation
Factitious disorders with predominantly physical signs and symptoms: if physical signs and symptoms predominate in the clinical presentation
Factitious disorders with combined psychological and physical signs and symptoms: if both psychological and physical signs and symptoms are present and neither predominates in the clinical presentation

See also
Attention seeking
Somatic symptom disorder
Victim playing

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IgA : Measurement of IgA antibody titers may also be useful in a diagnosis of congenital toxoplasmosis in a fetus or newborn because IgM production is often weak during this period and the presence of IgG antibodies may indicate passive transfer of maternal antibodies in utero. IgA antibodies however usually disappear by 7 months.In atypical cases, ocular fluid testing to detect parasite DNA by polymerase chain reaction or to determine intraocular production of specific antibody may be helpful for establishing etiology. Neuroimaging is warranted in AIDS patients presenting with these findings because intracranial toxoplasmic lesions have been reported in up to 29% of these patients who have toxoplasmic chorioretinitis. Prevention
Toxoplasma infection can be prevented in large part by:

cooking meat to a safe temperature (i.e., one sufficient to kill Toxoplasma)
peeling or thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables before eating
cleaning cooking surfaces and utensils after they have contacted raw meat, poultry, seafood, or unwashed fruits or vegetables
pregnant women avoiding changing cat litter or, if no one else is available to change the cat litter, using gloves, then washing hands thoroughly
not feeding raw or undercooked meat to cats to prevent acquisition of ToxoplasmaProlonged and intense rainfall periods are significantly associated with the reactivation of toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis. Changes promoted by this climatic condition concern both the parasite survival in the soil as well as a putative effect on the host immune response due to other comorbidities. Treatment
Small extramacular lesions (lesions not threatening vision) may be observed without treatment.