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Seizures may be the presenting feature in all of the following, Except

A
Cryptococcus meningitis
B
Toxoplasmosis
C
CMV
D
Entamoeba Histol ytica
High-Yield Explanation
Answer is D (Entamoeba Histolytica): Amoebiasis is the least likely cause of seizures amongst the options provided. Seizures may occur in Entamoeba Histolytica infections that cause an Amoebic Brain abscess however; Amoebic Brain Abscess due to Entamoeba Histolytica is a rare feature. This may occur from spread of infection from the bowel to a site within the CNS but this is remarkably rare. The presenting features of amoebic brain abscess are similar to other infective abscesses and brain tumors and may include seizures. Majority of such cases are however discovered postmoem.

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