Vertical transmission of HIV and Toxoplasma by reactivation in a chronically infected woman

Abstract

Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Toxoplasma dual infections in the immunocompromised patient remains a healthcare challenge. We report a case of congenital toxoplasmosis resulting from reactivation of latent infection in a severely immunodepressed HIV-infected pregnant woman, who had poor adherence to therapy; this case illustrates the difficulties encountered in management of such a rare condition. © 2009 by The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Contexto Publishing. All rights reserved.