| Does Toxoplasma cause polymyositis? Report of a case of polymyositis associated with toxoplasmosis and a critical review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 6650138 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report here a case of polymyositis and toxoplasmosis, and review the previous examples of this association. We suggest that in most cases this relationship is due to reactivation of latent infection in an immunocompromised host. Gross immunological aberrations underline the pathogenesis of polymyositis and these predispose the patient to the development of toxoplasmosis. Anti-protozoal therapy is necessary and produces some clinical benefit, but it does not cure the polymyositis. |
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Authors:
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W M Behan; P O Behan; I T Draper; H Williams |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta neuropathologica Volume: 61 ISSN: 0001-6322 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Neuropathol. Publication Date: 1983 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1984-01-27 Completed Date: 1984-01-27 Revised Date: 2007-11-09 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0412041 Medline TA: Acta Neuropathol Country: GERMANY, WEST |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 246-52 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Antibody Formation Female HLA Antigens / analysis Humans Immunity, Cellular Myositis / etiology*, immunology Toxoplasmosis / complications*, immunology |
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0/HLA Antigens |
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