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Human African trypanosomiasis: MRI
P Sabbah1, C Brosset, P Imbert
1Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, HIA LAVERAN, Marseille Armées, France. sabbherv@mail.pf
Neuroradiology
|November 14, 1997
Summary
Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense can lead to severe neurological complications. This case highlights unusual MRI findings and successful treatment of a patient with HAT and suspected post-therapeutic reactive encephalitis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) is a parasitic disease with significant neurological impact.
- Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense is a subspecies causing acute HAT, often with rapid dissemination.
- Meningeal involvement in HAT can present with diverse clinical and radiological findings.