Hemidystonia secondary to acquired toxoplasmosis in a non-immunodeficient patient.
We discuss the unusual presentation of acquired toxoplasmosis in a girl with severe and transient hemidystonia as a unique symptom. Serum titres of anti-toxoplasma antibodies increased whereas no specific antibody response in the CSF was observed. While symptomatic drugs were inefficacious, specific anti-toxoplasmosis therapy led to complete and permanent recovery within 2 months.
Micheli
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Department of Child Neurology, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy.
Perini
A
A
Duse
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M
D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D004421:Dystonia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D016781:Toxoplasmosis, Cerebral / Q000150:complications*; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000503:physiopathology