Diagnosis of Toxoplasmic Lymphadenopathy: Comparison of serology and histology

Abstract

Introduction: Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic protozoan that infects most species of birds and mammals. It can cause neurologic or ocular disease with wide ranging manifestations. Human infection is usually asymptomatic, but some may develop fever, lymphadenopathy, malaise, chills, sweats, headaches or myalgia. Presence of lymphadenopathy is considered as a positive sign of toxoplasmosis. This is confirmed by biopsy of the inflamed lymph node.