Pericarditis and myocarditis caused by Toxoplasma: report of a case and review of the literature

The writers have described a case of pericarditis and myocarditis caused by Toxoplasma in a 54-year-old man, who recovered. The diagnosis of toxoplasmosis was based upon a strongly positive dye test and complement fixation test, which showed rising titers during the disease. The cases of pericarditis and myocarditis in acquired toxoplasmosis reported in the literature are reviewed.