Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 30, 2026

3-D Imaging and Analysis of Neurons Infected In Vivo with Toxoplasma gondii
Published on: December 9, 2014
Successful treatment of cerebral toxoplasmosis with cotrimoxazole
Harsha V Patil1, Virendra C Patil, Vijaya Rajmane
1Department of Microbiology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Karad, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract:
Cerebral toxoplasmosis is an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related infection and is one of the causes of CNS mass lesions in AIDS. Toxoplasmosis is the most common cerebral mass lesion encountered in HIV-infected patients, and its incidence has increased markedly since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. Cerebral toxoplasmosis is associated with high mortality and morbidity in patients with acquired immunocopromised state. We are reporting a case of cerebral toxoplasmosis presented with status epileptics and treated with cotrimoxazole. Refractory status epilepsy was controlled with intravenous levetiracetam, which has a unique drug profile.
Related Concept Videos
Toxoplasmosis
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
American Trypanosomiasis
Trichomoniasis
Psychosis: Goals of Pharmacotherapy
