TY  - JOUR
TI  - Toxoplasmic encephalitis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
AB  - Cerebral toxoplasmosis is a rare but often life-threatening infection after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). In such cases, early diagnosis and initiation of treatment are vital. We describe a case of cerebral toxoplasmosis in a patient who underwent HSCT for acute myeloid leukemia. Infection was diagnosed with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test of cerebrospinal fluid and cranial magnetic resonance imaging scan. The patient treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and clindamycin combination. However, she died from nosocomial infection after 15 days of treatment. This life-threatening infection should be considered in a patient who is post-HSCT present with neurologic symptoms and brain lesions. PCR is an important and rapid diagnostic tool for toxoplasmosis. Cranial imaging scan and PCR should be used together to diagnosed.
AU  - Kaynar, Leylagul
AU  - undefined, Aysegul
AU  - izci çetinkaya, feyza
AU  - Kalin Unuvar, Gamze
AU  - Mumcu, Necati
DO  - 10.14744/nci.2020.66049
PY  - 2022
JO  - İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri
VL  - 9
IS  - 3
SN  - 2148-4902
SP  - 282
EP  - 285
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/1119323
ER  -