Cerebral toxoplasmosis
Cerebral toxoplasmosis
Definition
Infections of the brain caused by the protozoan toxoplasma gondii that primarily arise in individuals with immunologic deficiency syndromes (see also aids-related opportunistic infections). The infection may involve the brain diffusely or form discrete abscesses. Clinical manifestations include seizures, altered mentation, headache, focal neurologic deficits, and intracranial hypertension. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1998, Ch27, pp41-3)
Also known as Toxoplasma encephalitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 10551 per MONDO
- ICD9 130.0 per MONDO
- MESH D016781 per MONDO
- SCTID 192701001 per MONDO
- UMLS C0085315 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Atovaquone | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Atovaquone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |