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Pneumonitis due to acquired disseminated toxoplasmosis

MedGen UID:
501187
Concept ID:
C3495445
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Acquired toxoplasmal pneumonitis; Pneumonia with toxoplasmosis; Toxoplasma pneumonia; Toxoplasma Pneumonia
SNOMED CT: Acquired toxoplasmal pneumonitis (46207001); Pneumonia with toxoplasmosis (46207001); Toxoplasma pneumonia (46207001); Pneumonitis due to acquired disseminated toxoplasmosis (46207001)

Definition

Pneumonia caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. It usually presents as an opportunistic infection in immunocompromised patients, especially patients with AIDS. It is rare in immunocompetent individuals. Signs and symptoms include cough, fever, and dyspnea. [from NCI]

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  • CROGVPneumonitis due to acquired disseminated toxoplasmosis

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