Lara-Palacios IA, Canché-Chi V, Ortiz-Zolozabal P

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ABSTRACT

Introduction. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are considered as the main public health problems in the world. HIV / AIDS present a great diversity of complications with considerable morbidity and mortality, one of which is cerebral toxoplasmosis.
Clinical case. Patient with cerebral toxoplasmosis, which starts with recurrent seizures and poor general condition. It was studied with the use of complementary methods computed axial tomography and magnetic resonance with spectroscopy, which provided images suggestive of this infection; as well as confirmatory Western Blot and ELISA studies. Serology was performed for toxoplasmosis that was positive, giving the definitive diagnosis, which was treated with timetoprim / sulfamethoxazole as an alternative treatment.
Conclusion. The cerebral toxoplasmosis is very common in patients with AIDS, so an early diagnosis of both HIV and toxoplasmosis is essential for proper treatment and avoid deadly complications.

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