Toxoplasmosis Encephalitis Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite, Toxoplasmosis Gondii , commonly found in stools of cats and uncooked meats . This parasite causes an infection in the brain leading to neurological impairment, and seizures. Uncoordinated walking and loss of balance may also occur, these latter two symptoms are the two most common symptoms. In addition, folinic acid is administered. Recent evidence has shown that AZT may also help in the treatment of toxoplasmosis.
Treatment continues for life once toxoplasmosis has been diagnosed.
CMV may present as a mono-like illness. This virus is very similar to that of Toxoplasmosis gondii and Pneumocystis carinii . Since CMV is located in the blood, it is distributed to all parts of the body, causing infections in many different organs. This is a fungus found in the soil, Cryptococcus neoformas , which can develop in many different areas of the body. The most serious site of infection is in the brain.