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Toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis and hydrocephalus.
G S Rekhi1, D P Sharma, P Sharma
1Department of Ophthalmology, SMS Hospital, Jaipur.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Maternal ocular toxoplasmosis screening is crucial for children with hydrocephalus. Examining the mother’s eyes can reveal healed toxoplasmic scars, aiding diagnosis when infant testing is inconclusive.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Congenital toxoplasmosis can lead to hydrocephalus and chorioretinitis in infants.
- Diagnosing congenital toxoplasmosis in infants can be challenging, with pediatric uveitis workups often yielding unrewarding results.