toxoplasmic encephalomyelitis
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toxoplasmic meningoencephalitis — the meningoencephalitis that sometimes occurs in toxoplasmosis, characterized by seizures and mental confusion, followed by coma and death if untreated. Pathologically, the brain may contain cysts and necrotic areas, with occasional hydrocephalus … Medical dictionary
toxoplasmosis — Disease caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can produce abortion in sheep, encephalitis in mink, and a variety of syndromes in humans. Prenatally acquired human infection can result in the presence of abnormalities such as… … Medical dictionary
