Toxoplasmosis of the spinal cord in an immunocompromised patient: case report and review of the literature.
Abstract
We, herein, describe an HIV-positive patient with toxoplasmosis of the spinal cord. We also carried out a comprehensive literature review of this topic, with emphasis on the diagnostic tools and therapeutic approach.Authors
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