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Toxoplasmosis Definition
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ToxoplasmosisWhat Is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis (toxo) is an infection caused by the single-celled parasite toxoplasma gondii . A parasite lives inside another living organism (the host) and takes all of its nutrients from the host. The most common illness caused by toxo is an infection of the brain (encephalitis). Toxo can also infect other parts of the body. Toxo can lead to coma and death. The risk of toxo is highest when your CD4 cell (T-cell) counts...
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Brain Mass; Toxoplasmosis infection versus lymphomaDear Dr. DezubeMy cousin is a 42yr old male, HIV+ since Jan 01. At that time he had Lymphoma in the stomach area, CD4 cells 50, viral load 50,000, was treated with chemo and came out fine. In Oct 01 he had Toxoplasmosis, was also treated and came...
Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
A brain mass in an HIV-infected individual is always quite concerning. As you query indicates, the majority of these brain masses are either toxoplasmosis (an opportunistic infection) or lymphoma. Also as your query indicates, toxoplasmosis in...
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toxoplasmosisJust to thank you for your educative advice regarding toxoplasmosis.i will keep in touch.Vitu...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
Thanks-good luck. KH...
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ToxoplasmosisWhat is toxoplasmosis...
Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.
North Shore University Hospital
Thanks for the question.Toxoplasmosis is a type of parasitic infection that can be acquired at birth or through ingestion (undercooked meat) or contact with animals, such as cats (changing kitty litter, etc). It is not a bacteria or a fungus or a...
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toxoplasmosis medshow long does a person usualy take toxoplasmosis meds. I had toxoplasmosis in Nov. of 2007 my t cell count was 130 and still taking the meds for it, And still having mri's done to check things Just wondered how long it usualy takes before its...
Response from Edwin DeJesus, M.D., F.A.C.P.
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Toxoplasmosis
Posted by Anonymous
Just wondering if any of you have had, or known others who have had, toxoplasmosis. can you give me some information regarding long term effects in advanced infections?? Thank you soooo much! My email address is kalicrow@hotmail.com! thanks again!Read more » Definitive Signs
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Is it true that a 9 week test is definite, what is the proof , is there actual CDC documintation.
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Definite Results?
Posted by hello123, 2 Replies
I tested five years post possible exposure with a rapid Oraquick and it was negative. I am getting a blood test for all STDs soon and am wondering if my HIV test with the Oraquick is definitly negative. I don't want to get a blood test and have the...
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