Answer and Discussion of Quiz Set: C-002

5.    Mental deteriorations in infants affected by toxoplasmosis can almost always be noted shortly after birth?

A.  True

B.  False

Answer and Discussion: The answer is (B). Congenital toxoplasma infection has a strong predilection of the central nervous system and the eye. Depending on the severity of the congenital infection, however, the more severe cases can be recognized shortly after birth. For the milder cases, the infants may be initially normal and the manifestations will develop slowly.