Glandular toxoplasmosis

ABSTRACT

As lymphadenopathy is probably the most common finding in the acquired toxoplasmosis. To analyze the site and character of enlarged lymph nodes in seropositive cases of toxoplasmosis. SETTING: Department of microbiology, BMSI, JPMC, Karachi. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 100 individuals of different age and sex groups having lymphadenopathy were included in the study for antitoxoplasma IgG and IgM antibody levels. Relevant information was recorded on a proforma. lymph nodes of the neck region were maximally involved i.e. 88.34%. Majority of the involved nodes were discrete, mobile, smooth in texture and firm in consistency. Half of the patients had tender lymph nodes. Among the other clinical features, fever was the most common presenting symptom [61.11%]. t 20[55.56%] of 36 positive cases were having contact with animals, contact with cats was maximum i.e. 75%