Toxoplasma Gondii Infection in AIDS: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management

Toxoplasma Gondii Infection in AIDS: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management

1. Introduction A Toxoplasma gondii infection in a patient with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome represents a severe opportunistic complication where a previously dormant parasite reactivates due to profound immunosuppression, relentlessly attacking the central nervous system. The bottom line up front is that this reactivation most commonly manifests as toxoplasmic encephalitis, producing distinct brain lesions and focal … Read more