Central Nervous System Protozoal Infections
Protozoan Infections
Protozoan Infections, Animal
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Clinical description of encephalopathic syndromes and risk factors for their occurrence and outcome during melarsoprol treatment of human African trypanosomiasis. (1/48)
Encephalopathies are the most feared complications of sleeping sickness treatment with melarsoprol. To investigate the existence of risk factors, the incidence of encephalopathic syndromes and the relationship between the development of different types of encephalopathies and the clinical outcome was studied in a clinical trial with 588 patients under treatment with melarsoprol. The 38 encephalopathy cases were classified into three types according to the leading clinical picture: coma type, convulsion type and psychotic reactions. Nine patients were attributed to the convulsion type, defined as a transient event of short duration with convulsions followed by a post-ictal phase, without signs of a generalized disease. None of these patients died from the reaction. Febrile reactions in the 48 h preceding the reaction were generally not observed in this group. Twenty-five patients were attributed to the coma type, which is a progredient coma lasting several days. Those patients often had signs of a generalized disease such as fever (84%), headache (72%) or bullous skin (8%) reactions. The risk of mortality was high in this group (52%). About 14/16 patients with encephalopathic syndrome of the coma type were infected with malaria. Patients with psychotic reactions or abnormal psychiatric behaviour (3/38) and one patient who died after alcohol intake were excluded from the analysis. The overall rate of encephalopathic syndromes in the cases analysed (n=34) was 5.8%, of which 38.2% died. We did not find any parameters of predictive value for the risk of developing an encephalopathic syndrome based on the symptoms and signs before treatment initiation. The appearance during treatment of febrile reactions (RR 11.5), headache (RR 2.5), bullous eruptions (RR 4.5) and systolic hypotension (RR 2.6) were associated with an increased risk for the occurrence of encephalopathic syndromes especially of the coma type. (+info)Chagasic meningoencephalitis in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: diagnosis, follow-up, and genetic characterization of Trypanosoma cruzi. (2/48)
Early diagnosis of the clinical reactivation of Chagas' disease in human immunodeficiency virus- and Trypanosoma cruzi-coinfected persons is fundamental for a good prognosis. Polymerase chain reaction rapidly and efficiently demonstrated the presence and elimination of T. cruzi in the cerebrospinal fluid of a patient with chagasic meningoencephalitis. Characterization of T. cruzi, directly and indirectly in blood and cerebrospinal fluid samples, demonstrated homogeneity of kinetoplast DNA and the presence of lineage 1 (T. cruzi II) in both parasite populations. (+info)Cerebral trypanosomiasis and AIDS. (3/48)
A 36 year-old black female, complaining of headache of one month's duration presented with nausea, vomiting, somnolence, short memory problems, loss of weight, and no fever history. Smoker, intravenous drugs abuser, promiscuous lifestyle. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: left homonimous hemianopsia, left hemiparesis, no papilledema, diffuse hyperreflexia, slowness of movements. Brain CT scan: tumor-like lesion in the splenium of the corpus calosum, measuring 3.5 x 1.4 cm, with heterogeneous enhancing pattern, suggesting a primary CNS tumor. Due to the possibility of CNS infection, a lumbar puncture disclosed an opening pressure of 380 mmH(2)0; 11 white cells (lymphocytes); glucose 18 mg/dl (serum glucose 73 mg/dl); proteins 139 mg/dl; presence of Trypanosoma parasites. Serum Elisa-HIV tests turned out to be positive. Treatment with benznidazole dramatically improved clinical and radiographic picture, but the patient died 6 weeks later because of respiratory failure. T. cruzi infection of the CNS is a rare disease, but we have an increasing number of cases in HIV immunocompromised patients. Diagnosis by direct observation of CSF is uncommon, and most of the cases are diagnosed by pathological examination. It is a highly lethal disease, even when properly diagnosed and treated. This article intends to include cerebral trypanosomiasis in the differential diagnosis of intracranial space-occupying lesions, especially in immunocompromised patients from endemic regions. (+info)Activities of azithromycin and amphotericin B against Naegleria fowleri in vitro and in a mouse model of primary amebic meningoencephalitis. (4/48)
Inhalation of fresh water containing the free-living ameba Naegleria fowleri may lead to a potentially fatal infection known as primary amebic meningoencephalitis. Amphotericin B is the only agent with established clinical efficacy in the treatment of primary amebic meningoencephalitis in humans, but therapy with this drug is often associated with adverse effects on the kidneys and other organs, and not all persons treated with amphotericin B have survived. We investigated the in vitro activity and in vivo efficacy of newer therapeutic agents in an attempt to identify other useful agents for treating primary amebic meningoencephalitis. Azithromycin has shown in vitro activity against Acanthamoeba spp. and in vivo activity against experimental toxoplasmosis. In our study, the MIC of azithromycin against N. fowleri was 13.4 micro M (10 micro g/ml), which was 123 times greater than the MIC of amphotericin B, which was 0.108 micro M (0.1 micro g/ml). Azithromycin protected 100% of mice infected with N. fowleri at a dose of 75 mg/kg/day for 5 days, whereas amphotericin B protected only 50% of mice at a dose of 7.5 mg/kg/day for 5 days, and all control mice died during the 28-day observation period. We conclude that azithromycin has both in vitro and in vivo activity versus N. fowleri and may be a useful addition to therapy for primary amebic meningoencephalitis. (+info)Environmental isolation of Balamuthia mandrillaris associated with a case of amebic encephalitis. (5/48)
This report describes the first isolation of the ameba Balamuthia mandrillaris from an environmental soil sample associated with a fatal case of amebic encephalitis in a northern California child. Isolation of the ameba into culture from autopsied brain tissue confirmed the presence of Balamuthia: In trying to locate a possible source of infection, soil and water samples from the child's home and play areas were examined for the presence of Balamuthia: The environmental samples (plated onto nonnutrient agar with Escherichia coli as a food source) contained, in addition to the ameba, a variety of soil organisms, including other amebas, ciliates, fungi, and nematodes, as contaminants. Presumptive Balamuthia amebas were recognized only after cultures had been kept for several weeks, after they had burrowed into the agar. These were transferred through a succession of nonnutrient agar plates to eliminate fungal and other contaminants. In subsequent transfers, axenic Naegleria amebas and, later, tissue cultures (monkey kidney cells) served as the food source. Finally, the amebas were transferred to cell-free axenic medium. In vitro, the Balamuthia isolate is a slow-growing organism with a generation time of approximately 30 h and produces populations of approximately 2 x 10(5) amebas per ml. It was confirmed as Balamuthia by indirect immunofluorescence staining with rabbit anti-Balamuthia serum and human anti-Balamuthia antibody-containing serum from the amebic encephalitis patient. The environmental isolate is similar in its antimicrobial sensitivities and identical in its 16S ribosomal DNA sequences to the Balamuthia isolate from the deceased patient. (+info)Human African trypanosomiasis of the CNS: current issues and challenges. (6/48)
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. Current therapy with melarsoprol for CNS HAT has unacceptable side-effects with an overall mortality of 5%. This review discusses the issues of diagnosis and staging of CNS disease, its neuropathogenesis, and the possibility of new therapies for treating late-stage disease. (+info)Evaluation of five diagnostic methods for the detection and quantification of Myxobolus cerebralis. (7/48)
Diagnostic methods were used to identify and quantify Myxobolus cerebralis, a myxozoan parasite of salmonid fish. In this study, 7-week-old, pathogen-free rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) were experimentally infected with M. cerebralis and at 7 months postinfection were evaluated with 5 diagnostic assays: 1) pepsin-trypsin digest (PTD) to detect and enumerate spores found in cranial cartilage, 2) 2 different histopathology grading scales that provide a numerical score for severity of microscopic lesions in the head, 3) a conventional single-round polymerase chain reaction (PCR), 4) a nested PCR assay, and 5) a newly developed quantitative real-time TaqMan PCR. There were no significant differences (P > 0.05) among the 5 diagnostic assays in distinguishing between experimentally infected and uninfected control fish. The 2 histopathology grading scales were highly correlated (P < 0.001) for assessment of microscopic lesion severity. Quantification of parasite levels in cranial tissues using PTD and real-time TaqMan PCR was significantly correlated r = 0.540 (P < 0.001). Lastly, 104 copies of the 18S rDNA gene are present in the M. cerebralis genome, a feature that makes this gene an excellent target for PCR-based diagnostic assays. Also, 2 copies of the insulin growth factor-I gene are found in the rainbow trout genome, whose detection can serve both as an internal quality control for amplifiable DNA and as a basis to quantify pathogen genome equivalents present in quantitative PCR assays. (+info)Review of clinical presentations in Thai patients with primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. (8/48)
CONTEXT: Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a very rare but deadly infection of the central nervous system. Since the disease was first identified in 1965, fewer than 200 cases have been observed worldwide. OBJECTIVE: The author performed a literature review of the reports of PAM in Thailand in order to study the clinical summary of PAM among Thai patients. DESIGN: This study was designed as a descriptive retrospective study. A literature review of the papers concerning PAM in Thailand was performed. RESULTS: According to this study, there have been at least 12 reports of PAM in Thailand, of which 2 cases were nonlethal. The mean age was 15.2 +/- 16.1 years with a male:female ratio of about 2:1. History of risk behaviors such as suffocation of surface water during swimming was demonstrated in 6 cases. Also, 2 interesting cases involved possible water contact according to the Thai tradition and culture. Concerning the patients' clinical features, fever, headache, impaired consciousness, and stiff neck were seen in all cases. However, some unusual presentations such as intermittent abdominal pain and convulsion were also seen in this series. Similar to worldwide findings, most cases occurred during the summer months. Most of the cases involved young males from rural provinces in various regions of Thailand. Concerning the laboratory investigation, the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) profile presented the polymorphonuclear (PMN) pleomorphic with hypoglycorhachia pattern. Trophozoite could be identified in all but 2 cases in this series. CONCLUSION: PAM is sporadically reported in Thailand but remains a public health issue. The clinical diagnosis of PAM is usually difficult as many clinicians are unfamiliar with the disease. The prognosis outcome is usually grave although broad medications are prescribed. (+info)Central nervous system protozoal infections refer to invasions of the central nervous system by protozoan parasites, such as Toxoplasma gondii, Naegleria fowleri, and Acanthamoeba spp., resulting in a range of clinical symptoms from mild to severe or fatal disease.
Central nervous system (CNS) protozoal infections refer to diseases caused by protozoa that invade and infect the brain and spinal cord. These infections can lead to serious neurological symptoms and complications.
There are several types of protozoa that can cause CNS infections, including:
1. Toxoplasma gondii: This parasite is commonly found in cats and can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected cat feces or consumption of undercooked meat. In people with weakened immune systems, T. gondii can cause severe CNS symptoms such as seizures, confusion, and coma.
2. Naegleria fowleri: Also known as the "brain-eating amoeba," N. fowleri is a free-living protozoan found in warm freshwater environments. When people swim or dive in infected water, the amoeba can enter the body through the nose and travel to the brain, causing primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare but often fatal CNS infection.
3. Acanthamoeba: Like N. fowleri, Acanthamoeba is a free-living protozoan found in freshwater and soil. It can cause a range of CNS infections, including granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE), which typically affects people with weakened immune systems.
4. Trypanosoma brucei: This parasite is transmitted through the bite of infected tsetse flies and causes African sleeping sickness, a CNS infection that can lead to coma and death if left untreated.
5. Plasmodium falciparum: While not strictly a protozoan, P. falciparum is a parasite that causes malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause severe CNS symptoms such as seizures, coma, and cerebral malaria.
Treatment for CNS protozoal infections depends on the specific type of infection and may include antiprotozoal medications, antibiotics, or supportive care to manage symptoms. Prevention measures include avoiding contact with infected animals or insects, practicing good hygiene, and using appropriate protective measures such as insect repellent or bed nets in areas where these infections are common.
Protozoan Infections are diseases caused by the invasion and parasitic reproduction of single-celled protozoan organisms within host bodies, leading to a wide range of clinical manifestations depending on the species and the immune status of the infected individual.
Protozoan infections are diseases caused by microscopic, single-celled organisms known as protozoa. These parasites can enter the human body through contaminated food, water, or contact with an infected person or animal. Once inside the body, they can multiply and cause a range of symptoms depending on the type of protozoan and where it infects in the body. Some common protozoan infections include malaria, giardiasis, amoebiasis, and toxoplasmosis. Symptoms can vary widely but may include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, fatigue, and skin rashes. Treatment typically involves the use of antiprotozoal medications to kill the parasites and alleviate symptoms.
Protozoan Infections, Animal are diseases caused by single-celled microorganisms, typically transmitted through fecal-oral route or arthropod vectors, which affect various animal species, including livestock and wildlife, leading to clinical manifestations such as diarrhea, weight loss, neurological disorders, and even death.
Protozoan infections in animals refer to diseases caused by the invasion and colonization of one or more protozoan species in an animal host's body. Protozoa are single-celled eukaryotic organisms that can exist as parasites and can be transmitted through various modes, such as direct contact with infected animals, contaminated food or water, vectors like insects, and fecal-oral route.
Examples of protozoan infections in animals include:
1. Coccidiosis: It is a common intestinal disease caused by several species of the genus Eimeria that affects various animals, including poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, and pets like cats and dogs. The parasites infect the epithelial cells lining the intestines, causing diarrhea, weight loss, dehydration, and sometimes death in severe cases.
2. Toxoplasmosis: It is a zoonotic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii that can infect various warm-blooded animals, including humans, livestock, and pets like cats. The parasite forms cysts in various tissues, such as muscles, brain, and eyes, causing mild to severe symptoms depending on the host's immune status.
3. Babesiosis: It is a tick-borne disease caused by several species of Babesia protozoa that affect various animals, including cattle, horses, dogs, and humans. The parasites infect red blood cells, causing anemia, fever, weakness, and sometimes death in severe cases.
4. Leishmaniasis: It is a vector-borne disease caused by several species of Leishmania protozoa that affect various animals, including dogs, cats, and humans. The parasites are transmitted through the bite of infected sandflies and can cause skin lesions, anemia, fever, weight loss, and sometimes death in severe cases.
5. Cryptosporidiosis: It is a waterborne disease caused by the protozoan Cryptosporidium parvum that affects various animals, including humans, livestock, and pets like dogs and cats. The parasites infect the epithelial cells lining the intestines, causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dehydration.
Prevention and control of these diseases rely on various measures, such as vaccination, chemoprophylaxis, vector control, and environmental management. Public awareness and education are also essential to prevent the transmission and spread of these diseases.
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I'm not a medical professional, but I can try to help you with that. "Schools, veterinary" is not a medical condition or term related to human health. Instead, it refers to educational institutions that offer programs and training for individuals who wish to become veterinarians or work in animal care.
Veterinary schools provide advanced education and training in animal medicine, surgery, and healthcare. Students typically complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program, which includes classroom instruction, laboratory work, and clinical experience. Upon graduation, they are eligible to take licensing exams and practice veterinary medicine.
Therefore, "schools, veterinary" is not a medical definition related to human health but rather a term used to describe educational institutions that specialize in training professionals in animal healthcare.
The Central Nervous System (CNS) is the part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information, processing data, and issuing commands to maintain homeostasis and coordinate voluntary and involuntary responses.
The Central Nervous System (CNS) is the part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord. It is called the "central" system because it receives information from, and sends information to, the rest of the body through peripheral nerves, which make up the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
The CNS is responsible for processing sensory information, controlling motor functions, and regulating various autonomic processes like heart rate, respiration, and digestion. The brain, as the command center of the CNS, interprets sensory stimuli, formulates thoughts, and initiates actions. The spinal cord serves as a conduit for nerve impulses traveling to and from the brain and the rest of the body.
The CNS is protected by several structures, including the skull (which houses the brain) and the vertebral column (which surrounds and protects the spinal cord). Despite these protective measures, the CNS remains vulnerable to injury and disease, which can have severe consequences due to its crucial role in controlling essential bodily functions.
List of infections of the central nervous system
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List of MeSH codes (C10)
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Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis
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List of ICD-9 codes 001-139: infectious and parasitic diseases
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Toxic leukoencephalopathy
... -related damage to central nervous system (CNS) white matter, typically of the periventricular nucleus ... an antibiotic used to treat anaerobic and protozoal infections, has been known at high doses to produce neurologic symptoms ... The final or terminal stage is characterized by stretching spasms, akinetic mutism, hypotonic paresis, central pyrexia, and ...
Coccidiosis
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Sarcocystis neurona
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Neglected tropical diseases
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Free-living Amoebozoa infection
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Suramin
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Zinc deficiency
... brain and central nervous system, immune, skeletal, and reproductive systems. Zinc deficiency in humans is caused by reduced ... Changes in intestinal tract absorbability and permeability due, in part, to viral, protozoal, or bacteria pathogens may also ... Kupka R, Fawzi W (March 2002). "Zinc nutrition and HIV infection". Nutrition Reviews. 60 (3): 69-79. doi:10.1301/ ... This phenomenon is central to the high risk of zinc deficiency worldwide. Soil zinc is an essential micronutrient for crops. ...
Acanthamoeba keratitis
... and central nervous system. Infection of the cornea by Acanthamoeba is difficult to treat with conventional medications, and AK ... anti-protozoal, and anti-neoplastic agents. However, no single therapy has been found to eliminate both trophozoite and cystic ... Infection is also more commonly seen in tropical or sub-tropical climates. Beyond the route of inoculation into the eye and ... During infection, severe inflammation in the cornea and anterior chamber can cause more severe symptoms including pain and ...
Histophilus somni
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Trypanosomiasis
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Common loon
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Fever
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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
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Encephalitis
... of drugs through the blood-cerebrospinal fluid/blood-brain barrier for treatment of central nervous system infections". ... Certain parasitic or protozoal infestations, such as toxoplasmosis, malaria, or primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, can also ... Viral encephalitis can occur either as a direct effect of an acute infection, or as one of the sequelae of a latent infection. ... and henipavirus infections. The Powassan virus is a rare cause of encephalitis. It can be caused by a bacterial infection, such ...
Toxoplasmosis
... where an acute infection may mimic a Pneumocystis jirovecii infection), heart, skeletal muscle, and the central nervous system ... Protozoal diseases, Zoonoses, Wikipedia medicine articles ready to translate, Disorders causing seizures, Biology of bipolar ... Upon infection, the parasites persist as intraneuronal cysts in the central nervous system (CNS) for the lifetime of the host ( ... Blanchard N, Dunay IR, Schlüter D (2015). "Persistence of Toxoplasma gondii in the central nervous system: a fine-tuned balance ...
Chagas disease
In the colon and esophagus, loss of nervous system control is the major driver of organ dysfunction. Loss of nerves impairs the ... In Central America and Mexico, the main vector species lives both inside dwellings and in uninhabited areas. In both zones, ... However, locally acquired infection is very rare: only 28 cases were documented from 1955 to 2015. As of 2013, the cost of ... Protozoal diseases, Tropical diseases, Zoonoses, Wikipedia medicine articles ready to translate, Wikipedia infectious disease ...
African trypanosomiasis
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Nutritional neuroscience
The process of neural tube transformation into structures that will eventually develop into the central nervous system is known ... Changes in intestinal tract absorbability and permeability due, in part, to viral, protozoal, and bacteria pathogens may also ... However, iron supplementation can exacerbate malaria infection. Therefore, individuals receiving iron supplementation in ... Bâ A (2011). "Comparative effects of alcohol and thiamine deficiency on the developing central nervous system". Behavioural ...
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Diagnosis of Chagasic Encephalitis by Sequencing of 28S rRNA Gene - Volume 25, Number 7-July 2019 - Emerging Infectious...
A morphological approach to the diagnosis of protozoal infections of the central nervous system. Patholog Res Int. 2011;2011: ... cruzi infection (4-7). Although rare in other cohorts, central nervous system (CNS) involvement is the most common ... Reactivation of Chagas disease with central nervous system involvement in HIV-infected patients in Argentina, 1992-2007. Int J ... The diagnosis of chagasic encephalitis is challenging, given the broad differential diagnosis for central nervous system ...
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EPM is an infection of the central nervous system; the neurologic signs that are most apparent in horses include dizziness, ... There is convincing evidence that the parasite that causes Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), a disease in horses, is ... Prior to European settlement of North America, the opossum was found only in Central America and the southeastern United States ...
List of infections of the central nervous system - Wikipedia
... protozoal, protozoan infections and prionic infections. Most forms of aseptic meningitis are viral in origin, though neoplastic ... Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) consist of infections primarily of the brain and spinal cord. They include ... Central nervous system disorders, Infectious diseases, All stub articles, Nervous system disease stubs). ... California encephalitis virus Central nervous system viral disease Cytomegalovirus encephalitis SARS-CoV-2 Eastern equine ...
Frontiers | Newly detected, virulent Toxoplasma gondii COUG strain causing fatal steatitis and toxoplasmosis in southern sea...
High parasite burdens were observed in all tissues except the central nervous system, and toxoplasmosis with severe protozoal ... Due to high zoonotic potential and the risk of infection via shared marine food resources, these findings may also indicate ... High parasite burdens were observed in all tissues except the central nervous system, and toxoplasmosis with severe protozoal ... gondii infections have been identified in sea otters. According to prior studies, the T. gondii COUG genotype is highly ...
Neonatal Sepsis - Pediatrics - MSD Manual Professional Edition
Symptoms range from none to benign lymphadenopathy, a mononucleosis-like illness, to life-threatening central nervous system ( ... protozoal (eg, Toxoplasma gondii Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis is infection with Toxoplasma gondii. ... Maternal chorioamnionitis Intraamniotic Infection Intraamniotic infection is infection of the chorion, amnion, amniotic fluid, ... read more in adults and Overview of Neonatal Infections Overview of Neonatal Infections Neonatal infection can be acquired In ...
Treatment of Acanthamoeba Encephalitis.
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Equine protozoal myelitis. Parasitic infection affecting the central nervous system. Neoplasia. Growth of abnormal cells, such ... Viral infection causing inflammation of the brain. Parasitic migration. Migration of parasites through the central nervous ... Assessment of spinal fluid can help detect any signs of infection or inflammation that may be impacting the nervous system. ... Helps detect signs of infection or inflammation impacting the nervous system. Vestibular Diseases in Horses: Temporohyoid ...
Acanthamoeba meningoencephalitis after bone marrow transplantation<...
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Central Nervous System Protozoal Infections [C01.610.752.100] * Ciliophora Infections [C01.610.752.200] * Balantidiasis [ ... Infections with protozoa of the phylum CILIOPHORA.. Terms. Ciliophora Infections Preferred Term Term UI T050333. Date01/01/1999 ... Infections [C01] * Parasitic Diseases [C01.610] * Protozoan Infections [C01.610.752] * Amebiasis [C01.610.752.049] ... Infections with protozoa of the phylum CILIOPHORA.. Entry Version. CILIOPHORA INFECT. Entry Term(s). Infections, Ciliophora ...
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International Classification of Diseases, Revision 7 (1955)
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MeSH Browser
Central Nervous System Parasitic Infections [C01.207.205] * Central Nervous System Protozoal Infections [C01.207.205.300] * ... Central Nervous System Diseases [C10.228] * Central Nervous System Infections [C10.228.228] * Central Nervous System Parasitic ... Central Nervous System Protozoal Infections [C10.228.228.205.300] * Malaria, Cerebral [C10.228.228.205.300.500] ... Prenatal protozoal infection with TOXOPLASMA gondii which is associated with injury to the developing fetal nervous system. The ...
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Equine9
- 1 One researcher called the syndrome "equine protozoan encephalomyelitis," 2 which was later standardized to equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM. (nexgenvetrx.com)
- A review of Sarcocystis neurona and equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). (nexgenvetrx.com)
- Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a parasitic infection of horses that can result in devastating neurologic disease. (nexgenvetrx.com)
- Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is an infectious disease of the horse's central nervous system. (madbarn.com)
- Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis is caused by an infectious protozoa (a type of single celled organism). (madbarn.com)
- Horses in certain geographic locations - such as the eastern U.S. - are more likely to develop Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis. (madbarn.com)
- A. Other diseases, including rabies, botulism, equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) and other mosquito-borne viral encephalitic diseases of horses caused by Eastern, Western and Venezuelan encephalitis viruses, can cause a horse to have symptoms similar to WNV. (osu.edu)
- Sarcocystis neurona can lead to equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, and N. caninum can cause abortion in cattle, goats and sheep. (dvm360.com)
- The four most common are Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), Equine Motor Neuron Disease (EMND), and Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy (EHM). (besthorserider.com)
Diseases8
- They include mostly viral infections, less commonly bacterial infections, fungal infections, prion diseases and protozoan infections. (wikipedia.org)
- In many cases, horses can break with bacterial diseases after their immune system has already been compromised by a virus. (nexgenvetrx.com)
- Orcipol is contraindicated in patients with central nervous system diseases or acute neurological diseases. (wikikenko.com)
- Zoonotic diseases can be broken into multiple categories: bacterial infections, parasitic infections, protozoal infections, fungal infections and viral infections. (rigsbyveterinaryclinic.com)
- There are three common protozoal diseases that can be transferred from cat to human: giardiasis, toxoplasmosis and cryptosporidiosis. (rigsbyveterinaryclinic.com)
- Immune mediated diseases are conditions where the immune system becomes inappropriately active and damages the body. (vin.com)
- It's very common for diseases to affect a horse's central nervous system. (besthorserider.com)
- Concomitant diseases of the digestive system (pancreatic dysfunction, liver, intestinal dysfunction), which are found in a third of patients, especially with prolonged glucocorticosteroid therapy, can have a significant effect on the course of bronchial asthma. (artery-diseases-info.com)
Horse's central nervou2
- There, they begin to attack the horse's central nervous system. (nexgenvetrx.com)
- Researchers aren't quite sure how the protozoa gets into the horse's central nervous system (CNS), but they suspect it enters the bloodstream and then crosses the blood-brain barrier to infect the brain and spinal cord. (madbarn.com)
Opportunistic3
- Despite therapy with broad-spectrum antibiotics, including coverage for opportunistic infections, both patients died. (psu.edu)
- While these are the only reported cases of disseminated Acanthamoeba infection in marrow transplant recipients, a review of the literature suggests that this organism may be a new cause of opportunistic infections. (psu.edu)
- [ 2 ] Because patients who are immunocompromised are susceptible to a variety of opportunistic infections and malignancies, identifying a single cause that is responsible for the patient's symptoms is often difficult with imaging findings. (medscape.com)
Viral infections2
- It is as-sociated most commonly with viral infections and is often self-limiting. (brainkart.com)
- Chorioretinitis associated with congenital viral infections like CMV tends to be stable or improve in infancy, whereas chorioretinitis associated with asymptomatic congenital toxoplasmosis (CTP) progresses for years after birth and is more likely to be clinically significant at an older age. (medscape.com)
Systemic4
- From February 2020 to March 2022, four southern sea otters ( Enhydra lutris nereis ) stranded in California with severe protozoal steatitis and systemic toxoplasmosis. (frontiersin.org)
- Reye's syndrome (encephalopathy with fatty infiltration of the vis-cera) is an acute, noninflammatory process, usually observed in childhood, in which cere-bral edema, hepatic dysfunction, and hyperammonemia develop within 2 to 12 days after onset of a systemic viral infection. (brainkart.com)
- Signs of a systemic infection may also be present at birth, including fever, rash, and hepatosplenomegaly. (nih.gov)
- The main factor in increasing systemic blood pressure is central and regional hemodynamic disorders: an increase in peripheral vascular resistance, a decrease in pulse blood supply to the brain, and hemodynamic disturbances in the pulmonary circulation. (artery-diseases-info.com)
Protozoa4
- Mostly nosocomial infections are caused by Bacteria but Viruses, Chlamydia, Fungi and Protozoa can also cause such infections. (ijlr.org)
- Infections with protozoa of the phylum CILIOPHORA . (nih.gov)
- Intestinal protozoa are spread by the fecal-oral route, so infections are widespread in areas with inadequate sanitation and water treatment. (msdmanuals.com)
- African Trypanosomiasis Human African trypanosomiasis is infection with protozoa of the species Trypanosoma brucei , transmitted by the bite of a tsetse fly. (msdmanuals.com)
Inflammation2
- Examples of conditions which may cause lower airway disease include infection of the lungs (such as occurs with bacterial, viral or protozoal pneumonia), inflammation of the lungs (such as may occur with near-drowning or aspiration) and cancer (primary or secondary tumours in the lungs). (lortsmith.com)
- In neonates, the inflammation is usually caused by congenital viral, bacterial, or protozoal infections. (medscape.com)
Parasite9
- High parasite burdens were observed in all tissues except the central nervous system, and toxoplasmosis with severe protozoal steatitis was the primary cause of death for all cases. (frontiersin.org)
- Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous apicomplexan protozoal parasite of significant importance to human and animal health. (frontiersin.org)
- The parasite does not 'target' the nervous system but, rather, appears to be an accidental infection which the horse then cannot clear from the nervous system as it does in other tissues. (thehorse.com)
- In all cases, the infected cat expels the parasite in its feces for up to two weeks, at which point, the parasite takes one to five days to mature before being able to cause infection. (rigsbyveterinaryclinic.com)
- Despite this, to date very few data are available on the risk of infection by this parasite to wild boar (Sus scrofa) meat consumers. (bvsalud.org)
- Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by an obligate intracellular protozoal parasite, Toxoplasma gondii , whose name was derived from the crescent shape of the parasite ( toxon is Greek for "arc"), as well as the name of the North African rodent in which it was first observed, Ctenodactylus gundi . (medscape.com)
- Transplacental infection may occur if the mother acquires the parasite acutely or if a latent infection is reactivated during immunosuppression. (medscape.com)
- protozoal parasite, Babisia microti or its cousins. (alternativemedicine-womenshealth-articles.com)
- Babesiosis i s different from the other tick co-infections because it is a protozoal parasite that affects red blood cells and destroys them. (alternativemedicine-womenshealth-articles.com)
Sepsis3
- Neonatal sepsis is invasive infection, usually bacterial, occurring during the neonatal period. (msdmanuals.com)
- Sepsis and Septic Shock Sepsis is a clinical syndrome of life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated response to infection. (msdmanuals.com)
- Streptococcal Infections Streptococci are gram-positive aerobic organisms that cause many disorders, including pharyngitis, pneumonia, wound and skin infections, sepsis, and endocarditis. (msdmanuals.com)
Parasitic1
- 4] Chorioretinitis can also result from a dissemination of parasitic infections like Toxocara or Baylisascaris (the raccoon roundworm) in immunocompetent patients. (medscape.com)
Toxoplasmosis4
- Cytologic smear preparations showed an intraoperative pathological impression of toxoplasmosis on the basis of identification of protozoal organisms. (cdc.gov)
- It is important to differentiate patients with clinical infection from those who are simply seropositive for T gondii via exposure to toxoplasmosis . (medscape.com)
- Transaxial contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan in a 24-year-old man with human immunodeficiency virus infection and central nervous system toxoplasmosis (same patient as in the previous 2 images). (medscape.com)
- T2-weighted coronal magnetic resonance image at the level of the insulae in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection and central nervous system toxoplasmosis (same patient as in the previous 3 images). (medscape.com)
Veterinary4
- Nosocomial infections have been reported in veterinary medicine and are likely to increase in prevalence with the increase in intensive care practices in many hospitals. (ijlr.org)
- As in human medicine, organisms isolated in the nosocomial infections reported in veterinary patients have an increasingly broad spectrum of antimicrobial resistance. (ijlr.org)
- Nosocomial infections and antimicrobial resistance may have a serious impact on the future of veterinary medicine, because the cost and ability to treat our patients may be affected by the loss of access to the drugs or effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs. (ijlr.org)
- We in the veterinary profession have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of the human medical profession and can take steps to prevent the escalation of nosocomial infections and their impact on our profession. (ijlr.org)
Severe8
- 1,000 animals over 24 years) were negative for prior cases of severe T. gondii -associated steatitis prior to the cases described herein, and no sublethal COUG T. gondii infections have been previously indentified in sea otters. (frontiersin.org)
- Horses, too, are prone to severe WNV infection. (osu.edu)
- This particular bacterial disease tends to resolve on its own, but, in the event of severe dehydration or in the event that the infection reaches the organs, medical attention will be necessary. (rigsbyveterinaryclinic.com)
- Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), prescribing fluoroquinolones for acute bacterial sinus infections, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, or uncomplicated urinary tract infections can put a patient at risk for severe, disabling, and often permanent adverse reactions. (cdc.gov)
- Fetal infection usually occurs in the third trimester, but more severe sequelae may ensue if the fetus is contaminated in the first trimester. (medscape.com)
- In adults, most T gondii infections are subclinical, but severe infection can occur in patients who are immunocompromised, such as those who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and malignancies. (medscape.com)
- Some of the symptoms are shared by all the co-infections but some symptoms are more severe in each co-infection. (alternativemedicine-womenshealth-articles.com)
- Infection is commonly asymptomatic, but symptoms ranging from mild diarrhea to severe dysentery. (msdmanuals.com)
Urinary Tract Infe1
- It is an effective treatment option for conditions such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and sexually transmitted infections. (wikikenko.com)
Intestinal3
- Klebsiella , Enterobacter , and Serratia Infections The gram-negative bacteria Klebsiella , Enterobacter , and Serratia are closely related normal intestinal flora that rarely cause disease in normal hosts. (msdmanuals.com)
- Gastro intestinal tract infection 7. (ijlr.org)
- Occasionally, large foodborne and waterborne outbreaks of intestinal protozoan infection have occurred in the US (eg, the multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis infection attributed to contaminated fresh vegetable trays in 2018 and the massive waterborne Cryptosporidium outbreak in Milwaukee in 1993). (msdmanuals.com)
Parasites2
- Infections of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges caused by parasites. (mcw.edu)
- The disease is caused by the protozoal parasites Trypanosoma brucei gambiense in west and central Africa and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense in east and southern Africa, transmitted through the bite of tsetse flies. (who.int)
Fungal infections2
- Fungal infections are commonly identified, and emergent pathogens such as West Nile virus and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) have been described. (medscape.com)
- Fungal infections, such as ringworm, often develop in cats when they live in environments with a large number of animals. (rigsbyveterinaryclinic.com)
Sarcocystis3
- Nevertheless, the lack of surveys and epidemiological data on Sarcocystis infections in Malaysia makes it difficult to estimate its occurrence in humans and animals. (bvsalud.org)
- A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Sarcocystis and the risk factors associated with infection among village chickens and pigs reared under different farm managements in Peninsular Malaysia. (bvsalud.org)
- Multivariable logistic regression analysis of the putative risk factors showed a statistically significant association between Sarcocystis infection in pigs and uncovered storage of feed. (bvsalud.org)
Bacterial infections2
- Bacterial infections are more common in horses that that travel or spend a. (nexgenvetrx.com)
- Of all bacterial infections that can be passed from feline to human, this is considered the most common, affecting roughly 25,000 people per year in the United States alone. (rigsbyveterinaryclinic.com)
Microorganisms2
- Orcipol is indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by bacterial and protozoal microorganisms. (wikikenko.com)
- Infections of abdominal cavity: diarrhea caused by bacterial or protozoal microorganisms. (wikikenko.com)
Pneumonia2
- Subclinical or clinical interstitial pneumonia, indurative mastitis ("hard udder"), and chronic wasting have also been attributed to infection with this virus. (merckvetmanual.com)
- Lentivirus Pneumonia in Sheep and Goats Lentiviral infection causes a progressive, interstitial pneumonia typically observed in mature sheep. (merckvetmanual.com)
Autonomic nervou2
- In addition, I suffer from central and autonomic nervous system damage. (cdc.gov)
- In a chronic course, autonomic dystonia is formed with changes at all levels of the autonomic nervous system. (artery-diseases-info.com)
Horses2
- Horses with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of this condition. (madbarn.com)
- A. In horses that do become clinically ill, the virus infects the central nervous system, and causes symptoms of encephalitis. (osu.edu)
Encephalitis6
- The diagnosis of chagasic encephalitis is challenging, given the broad differential diagnosis for central nervous system lesions in immunocompromised patients and low sensitivity of traditional diagnostics. (cdc.gov)
- Brain abscess, Epidural abscess, including spinal epidural and cranial epidural Encephalitis Meningitis There are five main causes of CNS infections, namely bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoal, protozoan infections and prionic infections. (wikipedia.org)
- West Nile virus (WNV) is a viral disease that can cause encephalitis or meningitis, infection of the brain and the spinal cord or their protective covering. (osu.edu)
- AIDS-associated Toxoplasma encephalitis results from reactivation of chronic latent infection in more than 95% of patients. (medscape.com)
- Caprine arthritis and encephalitis (CAE) is a persistent lentiviral infection of goats. (merckvetmanual.com)
- Caprine arthritis and encephalitis virus (CAEV) infection is manifested clinically as polysynovitis-arthritis in adult goats and less commonly as leukoencephalomyelitis (progressive weakness, ataxia, proprioceptive deficits) in kids. (merckvetmanual.com)
Subclinical2
- In intermediate hosts, T. gondii tachyzoites spread systemically, often causing subclinical infection in healthy animals and humans. (frontiersin.org)
- However, most CAEV infections are subclinical. (merckvetmanual.com)
Acanthamoeba2
- Cutaneous acanthamoebiasis is a rare diagnosis that carries a mortality rate of over 70%.2 This disease predominantly affects immunocompromised individuals, though infections have been reported in immunocompetent individuals.2 We report a fatal case of cutaneous Acanthamoeba infection in a patient with granulomatous vasculitis on biopsy, initially thought to be antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-negative vasculitis. (cdc.gov)
- Treatment was unsuccessful, and the patient died due to complications of widespread Acanthamoeba infection. (cdc.gov)
Meningitis1
- Clinically, the diagnosis of en-cephalitis is applied to patients who may or may not show signs and CSF findings com-patible with aseptic meningitis but also show objective evidence of CNS dysfunction (eg, seizures, paralysis, and disordered mentation). (brainkart.com)
Cytomegalovirus2
- some, however, have been associated with Corynebacterium diph-theriae toxin and infections by bacterial enteric pathogens, cytomegalovirus orEpstein-Barr virus. (brainkart.com)
- Congenital toxoplasma and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection are the most common etiologies in this age group. (medscape.com)
Organisms1
- The immune system remains the biggest barrier to transplantation as a routine medical treatment because it has effective mechanisms to fight off foreign organisms. (clinicalgate.com)
Spinal cord1
- Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) consist of infections primarily of the brain and spinal cord. (wikipedia.org)
Commonly1
- Several terms commonly applied to CNS infections need to be understood. (brainkart.com)
Human Immunodeficienc1
- T1-weighted axial brain magnetic resonance image at the level of the basal ganglia in a 24-year-old man with human immunodeficiency virus infection. (medscape.com)
Zoonotic1
- Due to high zoonotic potential and the risk of infection via shared marine food resources, these findings may also indicate potential health threats for other animals and humans. (frontiersin.org)
Immune5
- For individuals surviving initial infection, T. gondii tachyzoites respond to the host immune response by converting to bradyzoite-filled tissue cysts in the central nervous system, muscles, and other tissues. (frontiersin.org)
- Nivolumab is a medicine that may boost a patient's immune system. (sncrf.org)
- Immune system Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection results from 1 of 2 similar retroviruses (HIV-1 and HIV-2) that destroy CD4+ lymphocytes and impair cell-mediated immunity, increasing risk of certain. (msdmanuals.com)
- These same mechanisms are involved in the rejection of transplanted organs, which are recognized as foreign by the recipient's immune system. (clinicalgate.com)
- The underlying premise of immunosuppression is to use multiple drugs that alter different aspects of the immune system ( Fig. 30.1 ), thereby reducing the chances of transplant rejection and enabling the use of lower doses of individual drugs, which reduces the likelihood of drug toxicity. (clinicalgate.com)
Symptoms4
- All staff members should be educated about the risks and symptoms associated with nosocomial infections, so that cases can be detected as early as possible and treated appropriately. (ijlr.org)
- Once these sporocysts enter the CNS, they begin to attack the nervous system, causing one or several of many possible symptoms. (madbarn.com)
- Symptoms vary, but often affect the central nervous system. (hermistonveterinaryclinic.com)
- Infection can be asymptomatic or cause symptoms ranging from intermittent. (msdmanuals.com)
Toxoplasma1
- Prenatal protozoal infection with TOXOPLASMA gondii which is associated with injury to the developing fetal nervous system. (nih.gov)
Neonatal1
- Overview of Neonatal Infections Neonatal infection can be acquired In utero transplacentally or through ruptured membranes In the birth canal during delivery (intrapartum) From external sources after birth (postpartum) Common. (msdmanuals.com)
Diarrhea1
- Certain strains cause diarrhea, and all can cause infection when. (msdmanuals.com)
Occur2
Skin infections2
- Griseofulvin is a fungistatic antibiotic that is effective against fungi that causes ringworm and other fungal skin infections. (nexgenvetrx.com)
- This combined medication can be used against anything amoxicillin could be used for plus Staphlylococcal infections (usually skin infections). (vin.com)
Lesions1
- the lesions are associated with human papillomavirus infection. (icdlist.com)
Amebiasis1
- Amebiasis Amebiasis is infection with Entamoeba histolytica . (msdmanuals.com)
Giardia1
- Giardiasis Giardiasis is infection with the flagellated protozoan Giardia duodenalis ( G. lamblia , G. intestinalis ). (msdmanuals.com)
Complications1
- Infections in neonates that result from the passage through the birth canal, and infections that are associated with complications or extension of infection already present at the time of admission are not considered as nosocomial. (ijlr.org)
Acute2
- Purulentmeningitis refers to infections of the meninges associated with a marked, acute inflam-matory exudate and is usually caused by a bacterial infection. (brainkart.com)
- Acute polyneuritis, an inflammatory disease of the peripheral nervous system, is characterized by symmetric flaccid paralysis of muscles. (brainkart.com)
Protozoan2
- Cryptosporidiosis Cryptosporidiosis is infection with the protozoan Cryptosporidium . (msdmanuals.com)
- Cyclosporiasis Cyclosporiasis is infection with the protozoan Cyclospora cayetanensis . (msdmanuals.com)
Congenital Infection1
- Although CMV is the most common congenital infection in the developed world, affecting approximately 1% of all infants born in the United States, only 10% of all infants born in the United States with congenital CMV infection have symptomatic disease at birth, including chorioretinitis. (medscape.com)
Disorders4
- In infected people, the trypanosomes multiply in the blood and lymph glands, later crossing the blood-brain barrier to invade the central nervous system where they provoke major neurological disorders. (who.int)
- A horse's temperature will fluctuate differently with a bacterial infection, than a viral one, as goes the same for neurological disorders. (besthorserider.com)
- The most common in patients with asthma are allergic rhinitis, allergic rhinosinusopathy, vasomotor rhinitis, nasal and sinus polyposis, arterial hypertension, various endocrine disorders, pathology of the nervous and digestive systems. (artery-diseases-info.com)
- Bronchial asthma is accompanied by disorders of the central nervous system of a different nature. (artery-diseases-info.com)
Occurs1
- Human infection usually occurs via the oral or transplacental route. (medscape.com)
Strains1
- Orcipol is a film-coated tablet that is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections caused by strains sensitive to the combination of ciprofloxacin and ornidazole. (wikikenko.com)
Fungi2
- This is usually caused by mycobacteria or fungi that produce granulomatous inflammatory changes, but occasionally protozoal agents are responsible (Table 67-3). (brainkart.com)
- it is actually a skin infection brought on by a group of fungi. (rigsbyveterinaryclinic.com)
Antibiotics5
- Orcipol is a medication that combines ciprofloxacin and ornidazole, two antibiotics that work together to treat a variety of bacterial and protozoal infections. (wikikenko.com)
- For uterine infections, it is common to infuse antibiotics in the uterus. (vin.com)
- Guidelines recommend alternatives to fluoroquinolone antibiotics to treat minor, uncomplicated infections. (cdc.gov)
- Antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight certain infections and can save lives when used properly. (cdc.gov)
- Some of the antibiotics and herbs used on the other tick co-infections do not work on Babesiosis. (alternativemedicine-womenshealth-articles.com)
Respiratory1
- Respiratory tract infection 3. (ijlr.org)
Risk of infection1
- risk of infection. (medscape.com)
Escherichia1
- Escherichia coli Infections The gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli is the most numerous aerobic commensal inhabitant of the large intestine. (msdmanuals.com)
