Presynaptic Hemiparkinsonism Following Cerebral Toxoplasmosis: Case Report and Literature Review
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DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13631
Abstract: Cerebral toxoplasmosis (CTx) is a central nervous system opportunistic infection with variable neurological manifestations. Although tropism of Toxoplasma gondii for the basal ganglia is well known, movement disorders (MDs) represent only a small percentage of… read more here.
Keywords: cerebral toxoplasmosis; toxoplasmosis; toxoplasmosis case; hemiparkinsonism following ... See more keywords
PCR-based diagnosis is not always useful in the acute acquired toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent individuals
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-020-07022-6
Abstract: Toxoplasmosis is the most prevalent zoonosis in the world and is associated with a large spectrum of diseases. Acute acquired toxoplasmosis (AAT) is considered a benign and self-limiting disease but severe postnatal infections have been… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; acute acquired; toxoplasmosis; acquired toxoplasmosis ... See more keywords
Co-delivery of spiramycin and curcumin nanoemulsions for treating acute (RH strain) and chronic (Tehran strain) toxoplasmosis in BALB/c mice
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-025-08588-9
Abstract: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a nanoemulsion containing spiramycin and curcumin (NE-CS) to enhance these compounds’ bioavailability and efficacy against acute and chronic toxoplasmosis in mice. Nanoemulsion containing spiramycin and curcumin (NE-CS), spiramycin… read more here.
Keywords: mice; spiramycin curcumin; nanoemulsion; curcumin ... See more keywords
Comparative and analytical study on active toxoplasmosis to assess the IgG avidity in correlation to serological profile in a cohort of Egyptian patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00580-017-2501-8
Abstract: Proper diagnosis of toxoplasmosis is very important for proper treatment in manifested cases and to prevent congenital toxoplasmosis in case of pregnancy. Screening of 180 pregnant females by automated immune assay for Toxoplasma IgG and… read more here.
Keywords: igg avidity; toxoplasmosis; toxoplasma; igm ... See more keywords
Repurposing auranofin for treatment of Experimental Cerebral Toxoplasmosis.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11686-021-00337-z
Abstract: PURPOSES Evaluate the effect of auranofin on the early and late stages of chronic infection with Toxoplasma gondii avirulent ME49 strain. METHODS Swiss albino mice were orally inoculated with 10 cysts of Toxoplasma gondii, and… read more here.
Keywords: auranofin treatment; treatment; infection; toxoplasmosis ... See more keywords
Therapeutic Effect of Allium sativum (Garlic) Extract Using Nanotechnology on Murine Chronic Toxoplasmosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11686-025-01142-8
Abstract: Current treatments for toxoplasmosis are often limited. This study aimed to assess the therapeutic efficacy of Allium sativum (garlic) extract loaded onto Fe-MOFs in a murine model of chronic toxoplasmosis. Sixty-five mice were assigned to… read more here.
Keywords: garlic extract; allium sativum; nanotechnology; toxoplasmosis ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Human Toxoplasmosis in Spain Throughout the Three Last Decades (1993–2023): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s44197-024-00258-w
Abstract: Humans are infected by Toxoplasma gondii worldwide and its consequences may seriously affect an immune deprived population such as HIV and transplanted patients or pregnant women and foetuses. A deep knowledge of toxoplasmosis seroprevalence in… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; population; toxoplasmosis; spain ... See more keywords
The Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Saudi Arabia (1994–2023): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s44197-024-00314-5
Abstract: Toxoplasmosis is one of the most common parasites affecting humans in diverse populations caused by T. gondii. This study aims to systematically review and analyze the prevalence of T. gondii infection among various population categories… read more here.
Keywords: saudi arabia; meta analysis; prevalence; toxoplasmosis ... See more keywords
Knocking down of the DHFR-TS gene in Toxoplasma gondii using siRNA and assessing the subsequences on toxoplasmosis in mice.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105488
Abstract: Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), an obligatory intracellular parasite, is the etiologic agent of toxoplasmosis. Dihydrofolate reductase-thymidylate synthase (DHFR-TS) is one of the most important enzymes in toxoplasma folic acid cycle. Due to the emergence of… read more here.
Keywords: gondii; toxoplasmosis; dhfr gene; mice ... See more keywords
Congenital toxoplasmosis as one phenocopy of North Carolina Macular Dystrophy (NCMD/MCDR1)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2019.100521
Abstract: Purpose To highlight the striking similarities between the lesions of congenital toxoplasmosis (CT) and North Carolina Macular Dystrophy (NCMD) using multimodal imaging including spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Observations We are comparing a case… read more here.
Keywords: carolina macular; toxoplasmosis; north carolina; macular dystrophy ... See more keywords
Severe acute multi-systemic failure with bilateral ocular toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent patients from urban settings in Colombia: Case reports
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100661
Abstract: Propose To report two cases of severe acute multi-systemic failure with bilateral ocular toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent patients from urban settings in Colombia. Observations We report two immunocompetent male patients aged 44- and 67-years-old who, despite… read more here.
Keywords: acute multi; severe acute; case; toxoplasmosis ... See more keywords