TOXOPLASMA PERICARDITIS IN ACQUIRED-IMMUNODEFICIENCY-SYNDROME

Large pericardial effusions are now a well-known complication of the a cquired immunodeficiency syndrome, mainly caused by mycobacterial dise ase. However, other etiologies can be found. We report a case of toxop lasma pericarditis without other parasitic localizations. Pericarditis is a very uncommon clinical feature during toxoplasmosis. Its diagnos is is often difficult to establish, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Nevertheless, its possible evolution to construction or tamp onade requires its consideration. New methods of rapid tissue cultures may be helpful and allow early specific treatment.