Toxoplasmosis in a patient with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: the need for a good differential diagnosis

Abstract

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis. Congenital and acquired forms of the disease have now been reported. In immunocompromised patients, the disease entity may resemble other diseases. Presented for discussion is an interesting case of acquired toxoplasmosis in an immunocompromised patient with several confounding factors necessitating a good differential diagnosis list. Also provided is a comprehensive review of toxoplasmosis diagnosis and management.