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[Sarcoidosis in coexistence with Toxoplasma gondii invasion]
W Kociecka1, E Simon, M Pakuła
1Kliniki Chorób Pasozytniczych i Tropikalnych Instytutu Mikrobiologii i Chorób Zakaźnych AM, Poznaniu.
Abstract:
Two cases of sarcoidosis with peripheral lymphatic nodes involvement and coexisting toxoplasmosis are presented. Both cases illustrate diagnostic and differentiating problems in patients with chronic lymphatic nodes enlargement and positive serological reaction to T. gondii antigen. An emphasis is on the importance of the histological examination of the lymphatic nodes for the sarcoidosis diagnosis and contribution of T. gondii to the disease. Positive serological reaction to T. gondii antigen in patients with sarcoidosis may reflect inactive toxoplasmosis; however, periodical serological tests are necessary monitoring the due immunosuppressive treatment used in patients with sarcoidosis.