Non tuberculous mycobacteria and toxoplasma co-infection of the central nervous system in a patient with AIDS
Braz. j. infect. dis
; 13(6): 449-451, Dec. 2009. ilus
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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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Main subject:
Toxoplasmosis, Cerebral
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
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Mycobacterium Infections
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2009
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Article