Unexpected Diagnosis of Cerebral Toxoplasmosis by 16S and D2 Large-Subunit Ribosomal DNA PCR and Sequencing

作者:Kruse Alexandra Y C*; Kvich Lasse; Eickhardt Steffen; Omland Lars H; Bjarnsholt Thomas; Moser Claus
来源:Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2015, 53(6): 1983-1985.
DOI:10.1128/JCM.03404-14

摘要

The protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii causes severe opportunistic infections. Here, we report an unexpected diagnosis of cerebral toxoplasmosis. T. gondii was diagnosed by 16S and D2 large-subunit (LSU) ribosomal DNA (rDNA) sequencing of a cerebral biopsy specimen and confirmed by T. gondii-specific PCR and immunohistochemistry. The patient was later diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.

  • 出版日期2015-6