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[Ocular manifestation of toxoplasmosis in children]
1Clinic of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical Faculty, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia.
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This paper reviews current knowledge on toxoplasmosis in children, a leading cause of posterior uveitis. It covers diagnosis, treatment, and preventing congenital toxoplasmosis through maternal care.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Context:
- Toxoplasmosis is a significant cause of posterior uveitis in children.
- Ocular toxoplasmosis presents with diverse clinical manifestations.
- Congenital toxoplasmosis poses risks to newborns.
Purpose:
- To analyze current diagnostic methods for ocular toxoplasmosis.
- To review therapeutic strategies, including indications and contraindications.
- To emphasize the importance of preventing congenital toxoplasmosis through maternal treatment.
Summary:
- This review synthesizes contemporary understanding of pediatric toxoplasmosis, focusing on ocular manifestations like posterior uveitis.
- It details available diagnostic tools and analyzes various treatment options for toxoplasmosis.
- Special attention is given to transplacental infection risks and maternal therapy for congenital toxoplasmosis prevention.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians managing pediatric ocular toxoplasmosis.
- Informs therapeutic decision-making for toxoplasmosis treatment.
- Highlights strategies for congenital toxoplasmosis prevention, improving infant outcomes.
Abstract:
The paper presents contemporary opinions on toxoplasmosis infection in the children, commonest form of posterior uveitis. Different clinical forms of ocular affection, current by available diagnostic methods, possible therapeutic approaches, their indications and contraindications, are analyzed. Risk of transplacentar infection and therapy of affected women are emphasized with the purpose of congenital toxoplasmosis prevention. (Fig. 2, Ref. 6.)