A Case of Toxoplasmic Encephalitis in an Advanced AIDS Patient / 감염
Korean Journal of Infectious Diseases
;
: 337-340, 2002.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-71902
ABSTRACT
Toxoplasmic encephalitis (TE) is the most common cause of opportunistic central nervous system infection in advanced acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. The incidence of TE has fallen markedly after the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy and cotrimoxazole chemoprophylaxis. TE linked to AIDS is a rare entity in Korea, but we must consider TE in the differential diagnosis of the opportunistic infections in AIDS patients. We report a case of toxoplasmic encephalitis in an advanced AIDS patient presenting as progressive right facial palsy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Opportunistic Infections
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
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Central Nervous System Infections
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Incidence
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Chemoprevention
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Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Encephalitis
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Facial Paralysis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Infectious Diseases
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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