Toxoplasma pericarditis in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Abstract

Large pericardial effusions are now a well-known complication of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, mainly caused by mycobacterial disease. However, other etiologies can be found. We report a case of toxoplasma pericarditis without other parasitic localizations. Pericarditis is a very uncommon clinical feature during toxoplasmosis. Its diagnosis is often difficult to establish, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Nevertheless, its possible evolution to constriction or tamponade requires its consideration. New methods of rapid tissue cultures may be helpful and allow early specific treatment.

Toxoplasmosis in HIV/AIDS Patients - A Living Legacy

“…It is of interest, that disseminated toxoplasmosis with sepsis has also been found in AIDS patients and should be considered in patients with sepsis of unknown origin (Artigas et al, 1994). ECT has also been diagnosed in the heart (Guerot et al, 1995;Chimenti et al, 2007), lung (Touboul et al, 1986;Kovari et al, 2010), liver (Mastroianni et al, 1996), and spinal cord (Harris et al, 1990;Kung et al, 2011). ECT has a low incidence in AIDS patients.…”

Microbes, Viruses and Parasites in AIDS Process

“…It is of interest, that disseminated toxoplasmosis with sepsis has also been found in AIDS patients and should be considered in patients with sepsis of unknown origin (Artigas et al, 1994). ECT has also been diagnosed in the heart (Guerot et al, 1995;Chimenti et al, 2007), lung (Touboul et al, 1986;Kovari et al, 2010), liver (Mastroianni et al, 1996), and spinal cord (Harris et al, 1990;Kung et al, 2011). ECT has a low incidence in AIDS patients.…”