In immunocompetent patients, acute toxoplasmosis is usually asymptomatic. We identified M1 macrophages in a case of symptomatic acute Toxoplasma gondii infection that resolved without treatment. M1 macrophages have been demonstrated in animal models of toxoplasmosis, but not in humans.

First case report of M1 macrophage polarization in an untreated symptomatic patient with toxoplasmosis

De Luca, Graziano;Di Lisio, Chiara;Aiello, Francesca Bianca
2018-01-01

Abstract

In immunocompetent patients, acute toxoplasmosis is usually asymptomatic. We identified M1 macrophages in a case of symptomatic acute Toxoplasma gondii infection that resolved without treatment. M1 macrophages have been demonstrated in animal models of toxoplasmosis, but not in humans.
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