TOXOPLASMOSIS ***

An inflammation of the brain caused by toxoplasma gondii, a parasite. Frequently causes inflammation of the brain. It may also involve the heart, lung, adrenal glands, pancreas and testicles. This disease is usually mild but it can cause fever and swollen glands, as well as severe headaches. Fifty percent of Americans have been exposed to toxoplasma gondii at some point in their lives. This is considered an AIDS-defining condition in the United States.