Diagnosis of toxoplasmosis in newborn is done by?: (A) IgG antibody against toxoplasma, (B) IgM antibodies to toxoplasma, (C) IgA antibodies to toxoplasma, (D) IgE antibodies to toxoplasma
Answer is B. - The classical triad of congenital toxoplasmosis is intracranial calcification, hydrocephalus and chorioretinitis. - Diagnosis is confirmed by demonstrating a positive toxoplasma IgM in serum of the affected child. Reference : Ghai essential pediatrics, eighth edition, pg no:272