Clinical courses and outcomes of cerebral toxoplasmosis in HIV-positive patients in Shiraz, Southern Iran: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cerebral toxoplasmosis (CTX) occurs as a latent form of Toxoplasma gondii infection, commonly found in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals. A proper and timely diagnosis of CTX enables effective treatment, reducing complications and mortality. We aimed to investigate the prevalence, clinical course, and in-hospital mortality rate of CTX in HIV-positive patients admitted to the hospitals of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS).

Methods

This retrospective study included 876 HIV-positive patients admitted to Namazi and Shahid Faghihi hospitals of SUMS from 2013 to 2022. After reviewing the medical records, the clinical data of CTX patients were extracted and analyzed.

Results

Overall, 4.00% of HIV-positive patients were diagnosed wi

SUBMITTER: Javvi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12210869 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature