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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
toxic plasmosis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Apr 25, 2004 12:00AM
, Apr 25, 2004 12:00AM
The term toxoplasmosis is used to describe symptomatic infection with the intracellular parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. Eighty to 90 percent of acute T. gondii infections in immunocompetent hosts are asymptomatic. When symptomatic infection occurs, the most common manifestation is bilateral, symmetrical, non-tender cervical adenopathy. Adenopathy may also be present elsewhere, including in intraabdominal and retroperitoneal locations.
Immunocompetent, nonpregnant patients generally do not require treatment unless symptoms are severe or prolonged beyond a few weeks. The medications used for treatment in these circumstances are the same as those administered for toxoplasmosis in immunosuppressed patients, but lower doses generally suffice. Treatment is usually given for two to four weeks.
H Pylori is a bacteria associated with inflammation and ulcers of the upper digestive tract. Diagnosis can be made with a blood test, stool test or breath test. If positive, the antibiotic course typically involves 2 antibiotics as well as a proton-pump inhibitor for 14 days.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Bibliography:
Heller. Toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent hosts. UptoDate, 2004.
Immunocompetent, nonpregnant patients generally do not require treatment unless symptoms are severe or prolonged beyond a few weeks. The medications used for treatment in these circumstances are the same as those administered for toxoplasmosis in immunosuppressed patients, but lower doses generally suffice. Treatment is usually given for two to four weeks.
H Pylori is a bacteria associated with inflammation and ulcers of the upper digestive tract. Diagnosis can be made with a blood test, stool test or breath test. If positive, the antibiotic course typically involves 2 antibiotics as well as a proton-pump inhibitor for 14 days.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Bibliography:
Heller. Toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent hosts. UptoDate, 2004.
Member Comments
by anna555, May 21, 2008 02:53AM
A related discussion, toxic plasmosis was started.
