ICD-11 code : 1F57.1;
Preferred Label : Meningoencephalitis due to Toxoplasma gondii;
ICD-11 definition : A disease of the meninges and brain, caused by an infection with the protozoan parasite
Toxoplasma gondii. This disease is characterized by seizures, neck pain, neurological
deficits, or alterations in behaviour, cognition, or consciousness. Transmission is
by haematogenous spread to the meninges and brain after direct ingestion of contaminated
food, or indirect transmission by consumption of food or water contaminated with infected
cat faeces. Confirmation is by detection of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in
cerebrospinal fluid or identification of Toxoplasm gondii in cerebrospinal fluid,
and advanced imaging of the nervous system.;
ICD-11 synonym : meningoencephalitis due to acquired toxoplasmosis; meningoencephalitis due to toxoplasmosis; Toxoplasma meningoencephalitis; acquired toxoplasmal meningoencephalitis;
ICD-11 inclusion : Toxoplasma meningoencephalitis;
Origin ID : 540652293;
UMLS CUI : C0085315;
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A disease of the meninges and brain, caused by an infection with the protozoan parasite
Toxoplasma gondii. This disease is characterized by seizures, neck pain, neurological
deficits, or alterations in behaviour, cognition, or consciousness. Transmission is
by haematogenous spread to the meninges and brain after direct ingestion of contaminated
food, or indirect transmission by consumption of food or water contaminated with infected
cat faeces. Confirmation is by detection of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii in
cerebrospinal fluid or identification of Toxoplasm gondii in cerebrospinal fluid,
and advanced imaging of the nervous system.
