J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2018 Aug;36(3):185-188. 10.17340/jkna.2018.3.8.

Toxoplasma Encephalitis in a Patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

• Choi PK
• Chung JY
• Kang HG

• KMID: 2436074
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17340/jkna.2018.3.8

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.

Keyword

Human immunodeficiency virus; Toxoplasma encephalitis; Tuberculous meningitis

MeSH Terms

Adult
Brain
Encephalitis*
Headache
HIV Infections
HIV*
Humans
Humans*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neck
Opportunistic Infections
Toxoplasma*
Tuberculosis, Meningeal