TY  - BOOK
AU  - RN Peck
AU  - S Kalluvya
AU  - W Johnson
AU  - DW Fitzgerald  
TI  - Toxoplasmic encephalitis with hyperpigmentation and pancytopenia after treatment with fansidar: a case report and review of literature
SN  - eISSN: 08
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Mwanza, Tanzania: 
PB  -  Tanzania Medical Journal &,  Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando]
N2  - Abstract:

Toxoplasmic encephalitis is a common opportunistic infection in HIV infected individuals in sub-Saharan Africa but is difficult to treat in settings where first line therapy is not available. Fansidar has been recommended as an alternative regimen in these settings. In this report we describe the case of a patient with toxoplasmic encephalitis who was treated with fansidar with good response but fatal side effects. This case illustrates the potential dangers of treating toxoplasmic encephalitis with fansidar. Accordingly, we also review the literature regarding alternative treatment regimens for toxoplasmic encephalitis that may be equally effective but less toxic than fansidar
UR  - https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tmj/article/view/46422
ER  -