CNS toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent individual.
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Toxoplasmosis is a serious and life-threatening disease in humans with a high prevalence in immunocompromised persons. The disease has a wide spectrum, depending on the immune status of the person. A CNS manifestation of toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent person is very rare and often undetected. Our case of CNS toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent person emphasizes the radiological diagnosis, which was further confirmed by advanced microbiology technique.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Radiology case reports
دوره 9 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014