Toxoplasma Encephalitis in a Patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
; : 185-188, 2018.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-766681
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Toxoplasma encephalitis is an opportunistic infection that may occur in immunocompromised or advanced HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) patients and lead to serious complications in the CNS. We report a 44-year-old man with toxoplasma encephalitis combined with HIV infection. He was admitted with headache and neck stiffness. Brain computed tomography showed normal findings. Tuberculous meningitis was suspected from CSF and serum tests. However, his symptoms continued to progress, and toxoplasma encephalitis was diagnosed based on brain magnetic resonance imaging and serum tests.
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Neglected Diseases
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Tuberculosis
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Zoonoses
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Toxoplasma
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Tuberculosis, Meningeal
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Opportunistic Infections
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Brain
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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HIV Infections
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HIV
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Encephalitis
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Headache
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Neck
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
