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• Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr. 50 (3) • Sept 1992 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S0004-282X1992000300019   copy

Acute central nervous system infection by Trypanosoma cruzi and AIDS

Infecção aguda do sistema nervoso central por Trypanosoma cruzi e AIDS

The acute infection of the CNS by Trypanosoma cruzi acquired by blood transfusion is uncommon. The concomitance of AIDS in the patient reported shows the importance of cellular immunity in restriction of this parasite, and reinforces the problem of blood transfusion in endemic zones.

Chagas disease; AIDS; CNS infection

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