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===Pathogenesis===

===Pathogenesis===

The outcome of primary infection depends on the immune status of the host, as well as the location a''Toxoplasma gondii'' infection may prove fatal. Bradyzoites in tissues cysts may also become activated in immunodeficient states, producing disease. However, primary infection of immunocompetent animals most often causes mild or undetectable clinical signs.

primary infection or bradyzoites in tissue cysts may be

 

 

 

occurs in immunodeficient individuals, such as

transplacentally infected fetuses. Conversely, primary

infection in immunocompetent individuals usually produces

clinical signs which are mild or remain undetected.

The mechanism of disease in chronic, sublethal toxoplasmosis

The mechanism of disease in chronic, sublethal toxoplasmosis

is unknown. Disease may be related in part to

is unknown. Disease may be related in part to