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Few studies have specifically addressed the incidence of symptomatic CT, limiting the identification of risk factors, preventive strategies, and optimal patient management, particularly in the context of recent healthcare disruptions and environmental changes. This study aims to determine the incidence of exposure to gestational toxoplasmosis and CT among live births in a tertiary center in Southern Brazil, and to identify factors associated with vertical transmission and disease manifestations. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of newborns exposed to gestational toxoplasmosis between 2015 and 2024 at a tertiary referral center. Clinical, laboratory, and imaging data were extracted from medical records. Statistical analyses included Chi-square and Student\u2019s t-test, with significance set at P\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.05. Among 222 exposed infants, 18 developed CT, corresponding to an incidence of 6.2 per 10\u2009000 live births. 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