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Published on: November 3, 2009
Presumed acquired ocular toxoplasmosis in deer hunters
R D Ross1, L A Stec, J C Werner
1Retina Vitreous Center, Grand Blanc, Michigan, USA.
Purpose:
To describe acquired ocular toxoplasmosis in deer hunters.
Methods And Results:
The authors describe five young men presenting with flu-like symptoms followed by visual loss due to a unilateral, focal necrotizing retinitis. All five men gave a history of ingesting undercooked or uncooked venison. All five had elevated toxoplasma serology, and all five improved clinically with an antitoxoplasma regimen.
Conclusion:
In previously healthy young men, flu-like symptoms associated with visual loss and retinitis should prompt questioning about hunting and raw game meat ingestion, especially when toxoplasmosis is suspected.
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