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Fatal disseminated toxoplasmosis in a feline immunodeficiency virus‐positive cat receiving oclacitinib for feline atopic skin syndrome

Veterinary Dermatology, Volume 33, Issue 5, Page 435-439, October 2022., 2022
Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous protozoan, for which felids are the definitive host. Immunocompromised individuals are susceptible to recrudescent toxoplasmosis. This case describes a 6‐year‐old, feline immunodeficiency virus‐positive domestic short hair cat with feline atopic skin syndrome, that developed fatal toxoplasmosis after treatment with ...
Alexandra Moore, Amanda K. Burrows, Richard Malik, Rudayna M. Ghubash, Robert D. Last, Benjamin Remaj   +5 more
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Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Analysis of Retinal and Choroidal Vascular Networks during Acute, Relapsing, and Quiescent Stages of Macular Toxoplasma Retinochoroiditis

BioMed Research International, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020
Purpose. To highlight the advantages of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in delineating the morphological features of the retinal and choroidal vascular network during acute, relapsing, and quiescent stages of macular toxoplasma retinochoroiditis. Methods. This prospective study included patients presenting with both active and quiescent
Georges Azar, Catherine Favard, Sawsen Salah, Antoine Brézin, Vivien Vasseur, Martine Mauget-Faÿsse, Luca Di Antonio   +6 more
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TOXOPLASMOSE CONGÊNITA NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA A SAÚDE: IMPORTÂNCIA DA PREVENÇÃO NO CONTROLE DE UMA DOENÇA NEGLIGENCIADA

Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção, 2020
Introdução e Objetivos: A toxoplasmose é uma doença com grande impacto na saúde pública apesar de ainda ser negligenciada no Brasil. A doença é potencialmente grave quando há transmissão congênita.
Gabriella Leite Sampaio, Letícia Lino da Silva, Flávio de Oliveira Borges, Lucas Rodrigues Miranda, Isabela Morais Borges, Arthur Victor Vilela Barros, Mariana Bodini Angeloni   +6 more
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Séroprévalence et évolution de la sérologie toxoplasmique chez les transplantés rénaux, hépatiques et greffés de moelle osseuse

Revue Malienne d’Infectiologie et de Microbiologie, 2021
Objectifs : Le but de notre étude était d’évaluer la séroprévalence ainsi que le risque de toxoplasmose aiguë chez des patients qui ont subi une transplantation rénale, hépatique ou une greffe de moelle osseuse.
N Guechi , Y Ghaffor , S Oukachbi , B Hamrioui   +3 more
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The Association between Toxoplasma gondii Infection and Risk of Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

BioMed Research International, Volume 2019, Issue 1, 2019., 2019
Background. Several studies have investigated the association between Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection and risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) with inconsistent results. Clarifying this relation might be useful for better understanding of the risk factors and the relevant mechanisms of PD, thus a meta‐analysis was conducted to explore whether ...
Zonglei Zhou, Ruzhen Zhou, Kunpeng Li, Wen Wei, Zengqiao Zhang, Yan Zhu, Rongsheng Luan, Nicola Simola   +7 more
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A New Technique Using Low Volumes: A New Technique to Assess the Molluscicidal Activity Using Low Volumes

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2017, Issue 1, 2017., 2017
Schistosomiasis is a disease endemic in several states of Brazil. The population control of the transmitter mollusks is done with Bayluscide WP 70®, in the control programs. OMS preconize molluscicidal assays using Becker with 500 mL of final volume, restringing the number of natural products and synthetic drugs to be tested in function of high ...
José Augusto Albuquerque Santos, Viviane Paixão Cavalcante, Leonardo da Silva Rangel, João Claudio Vitória Atico Leite, Robson Xavier Faria, José C. T. Carvalho   +5 more
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Chronic Q Fever with No Elevation of Inflammatory Markers: A Case Report

Case Reports in Medicine, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012
We describe the case of a 55‐year‐old man with a biological prosthetic aortic valve who suffered from epigastrium and right hypochondrium pain associated with intermittent night sweats. Liver biopsy showed infectious hepatitis pattern without pathognomonic features.
Matteo Boattini, André Almeida, Rita Barata Moura, João Abreu, Ana Sofia Santos, Miguel Toscano Rico, Mohamud Daya   +6 more
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Knowledge of Toxoplasmosis among Doctors and Nurses Who Provide Prenatal Care in an Endemic Region

Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 2011, Issue 1, 2011., 2011
Congenital toxoplasmosis is a potentially severe infection and its prevention is most often based on serological screening in pregnant women. Many cases could be prevented by simple precautions during pregnancy. Aiming to assess the knowledge about toxoplasmosis among professionals working in antenatal care in a high prevalent region, a questionnaire ...
Laura Berriel da Silva, Raquel de Vasconcelos Carvalhaes de Oliveira, Marizete Pereira da Silva, Wendy Fernandes Bueno, Maria Regina Reis Amendoeira, Elizabeth de Souza Neves, Michael G. Gravett   +6 more
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Comparative performance of ISAGA IgM and ELISA assays for the diagnosis of maternal and congenital Toxoplasma infections: which technique could replace ISAGA IgM?

Parasite
The ISAGA immunocapture test for the detection of anti-Toxoplasma immunoglobulin M is a manual technique known for its excellent sensitivity and specificity.
Deleplancque Anne-Sophie, Fricker-Hidalgo Hélène, Pomares Christelle, L’Ollivier Coralie, Lemoine Jean-Philippe, Cimon Bernard, Paris Luc, Houzé Sandrine, Villena Isabelle, Pelloux Hervé, Villard Odile   +10 more
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Case Report and Review of the Literature: Toxoplasma gondii Encephalitis in a 40‐Year‐Old Woman with Common Variable Immunodeficiency and a New Diagnosis of Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Volume 19, Issue 4, Page 309-310, 2008., 2008
Toxoplasma gondii has been well‐documented to cause central nervous system infections in immunodeficient patients. The present study describes a case of central nervous system toxoplasmosis in a patient with common variable immunodeficiency and newly diagnosed large granular lymphocytic leukemia, with a review of the literature for this association.
Adam Hofmann, Gerasimos Zaharatos, Mark Miller   +2 more
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