Toxoplasmosis physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2] ; Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
Oral cavity
- Oral ulcers can be seen in some patients
Lymph nodes
- Regional lymph node enlargement may be seen.
Cardiovascular system
- Regular rate and rhythm
- Normal S1, S2
- No murmurs, rubs, or gallops
Lungs
Findings consistent with parenchymal consolidation in cases of pulmonary penumonitis such as
- Dullness to percussion
- Increased fremitus
- Signs of pleura involvement such as pleuritic rub.
Abdominal
- Abdomen soft and non-distended with no scars or striations
- No pulsatile masses or abdominal bruits ascultated
- Hepatospeelonomegaly in Disseminated cases.
Neurological
Normal examination finding unless the infection is disseminated to brain resulting in meningitis,then findings include :
- Altered level of consciousness
- Nuchal rigidity
- Unsteady gait
- Slurred speech
- Muscle weakness
Trunk
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Toxoplasmose. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Toxoplasmose. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Toxoplasmose. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Toxoplasmose. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[2]
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Toxoplasmose. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[2]