Toxoplasmosis of the spinal cord in an immunocompromised patient: case report and review of the literature

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Colombia Médica

On-line version ISSN 1657-9534

Abstract

RODRIGUEZ, Carolina et al. Toxoplasmosis of the spinal cord in an immunocompromised patient: case report and review of the literature. Colomb. Med. [online]. 2013, vol.44, n.4, pp.232-235. ISSN 1657-9534.

We, herein, describe an HIV-positive patient with toxoplasmosis of the spinal cord. We also carried out a comprehensive literature review of this topic, with emphasis on the diagnostic tools and therapeutic approach.

Keywords : Spinal cord toxoplasmosis; central nervous system; myelopathy in immune-compromised patient.

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