Non tuberculous mycobacteria and toxoplasma co-infection of the central nervous system in a patient with AIDS
Braz. j. infect. dis
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13(6): 449-451, Dec. 2009. ilus
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
New-onset seizures are frequent manifestations in patients infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). We describe the clinical and radiological findings in an 25yr old AIDS patient presenting with new onset seizures as the primary manifestation of cerebral toxoplasmosis and Non Tuberculous Mycobacterial [NTM] co-infection. Cranial computed tomography showed a subtle ventricular dilatation whereas magnetic resonance imaging disclosed prominent temporal horn. Toxoplasma tachyzoites and rapidly growing mycobacteria were recovered from CSF. Seizures were complex partial in nature and refractory to antiepileptic therapy.
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Assunto principal:
Toxoplasmose Cerebral
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Infecções Oportunistas Relacionadas com a AIDS
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Infecções por Mycobacterium
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Assunto da revista:
Doenças Transmissíveis
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Índia
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Medical College/IN
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