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Congenital toxoplasmosis in dizygotic twins, Paraná, Brazil

Toxoplasmose congênita em gêmeos dizigóticos, Paraná, Brasil

This is the first report of congenital toxoplasmosis in dizygotic twins in Brazil. We emphasize the need for early diagnosis of the mother and follow-up of children with suspected or confirmed infection from birth to adolescence, in order to avoid the hazard and damage from congenital toxoplasmosis.

Congenital toxoplasmosis; Twins; Paraná; Brazil


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