trimethoprim and Toxoplasmosis, Cerebral
trimethoprim has been researched along with Toxoplasmosis, Cerebral in 2 studies
Trimethoprim: A pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE DRUG COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported.
trimethoprim : An aminopyrimidine antibiotic whose structure consists of pyrimidine 2,4-diamine and 1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene moieties linked by a methylene bridge.
Toxoplasmosis, Cerebral: Infections of the BRAIN caused by the protozoan TOXOPLASMA gondii that primarily arise in individuals with IMMUNOLOGIC DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES (see also AIDS-RELATED OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS). The infection may involve the brain diffusely or form discrete abscesses. Clinical manifestations include SEIZURES, altered mentation, headache, focal neurologic deficits, and INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1998, Ch27, pp41-3)
Research Excerpts
Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
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"We report a case of late cerebral toxoplasmosis reactivation, which was probably triggered by a brief course of corticosteroids, administered for chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD)." | 1.30 | Cerebral toxoplasmosis - a late complication of allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. ( Cernelc, P; Mlakar, U; Pretnar, J; Zver, S, 1999) |
Research
Studies (2)
Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
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pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
Authors
Authors | Studies |
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Shibre, T | 1 |
Alem, A | 1 |
Abdulahi, A | 1 |
Araya, M | 1 |
Beyero, T | 1 |
Medhin, G | 1 |
Deyassa, N | 1 |
Negash, A | 1 |
Nigatu, A | 1 |
Kebede, D | 1 |
Fekadu, A | 1 |
Zver, S | 1 |
Cernelc, P | 1 |
Mlakar, U | 1 |
Pretnar, J | 1 |
Trials
1 trial available for trimethoprim and Toxoplasmosis, Cerebral
Article | Year |
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Trimethoprim as adjuvant treatment in schizophrenia: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Topics: Adult; Animals; Antipsychotic Agents; Chronic Disease; Developing Countries; Double-Blind Method; Dr | 2010 |
Other Studies
1 other study available for trimethoprim and Toxoplasmosis, Cerebral
Article | Year |
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Cerebral toxoplasmosis - a late complication of allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; Animals; Female; Graft vs Host Disease; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Tran | 1999 |