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Case Studies | Medical Surgical | Indonesia | Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017 | Popularity: 6.3 / 10
Cerebral Toxoplasmosis in Aids Patient: A Case Report and Review Literature
Ni Putu Sriwidyani
Abstract: Toxoplasmosis is an opportunistic infection commonly affects patient with AIDS. Toxoplasmosis in immunocompromized patient can involve central nervous system and this condition may be fatal. We report a case of cerebral toxoplasmosis in HIV positive patient. MRI revealed multiple mass lesions in right basal ganglia and subcortical area of right temporal lobe with ring like-enhancement. Serology testing revealed positive anti- Toxoplasma gondii IgG. Brain biopsy showed Toxoplasma gondii containing-pseudocyst
Keywords: toxoplasmosis, cerebri, HIV, AIDS
Edition: Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017
Pages: 1445 - 1447
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