Toxoplasma Lymphadenopathy in an Immunocompetent Host

Abstract

Toxoplasma infection can be congenital or acquired. Infection with Toxoplasma gondii can result in multi-organ involvement in immunocompromised patients; whereas in immunocompetent patients, it usually remains asymptomatic. Toxoplasma is a rare cause of isolated lymphadenopathy especially in immunocompetent individuals, though it is a common manifestation of this protozoal infection. We present a 27-year-old male who presented to us with isolated cervical lymphadenopathy. Histopathology and serological studies confirmed the diagnosis of toxoplasma lymphadenopathy. It usually affects the posterior cervical group of lymph nodes, but in our case, it had also affected anterior group and presented without any constitutional symptom. The patient was treated with cotrimoxazole double strength tablet once daily for 1 month and responded well.

Keywords

• toxoplasma
• lymphadenopathy
• protozoal infection
• cotrimoxazole