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Published on: December 9, 2014
A presentation of longstanding toxoplasmosis chorioretinitis
Brian R Hall1, Gary E Oliver, Mitchell Wilkinson
1Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Eye Clinic, New York, New York 11206, USA. brian.hall.od@gmail.com
Background:
Toxoplasmosis gondii is the most common cause of focal necrotizing retinitis in healthy individuals. This case report describes a presentation of toxoplasmosis chorioretintis and reviews the current management options.
Case Report:
A 10-year-old Hispanic girl presented with complaints of decreased vision in her right eye for 3 weeks. The patient had presumed ocular toxoplasmosis chorioretinitis with secondary granulomatous panuveitis. She was treated successfully with Bactrim (Roche Laboratories, Nutley, New Jersey) and topical steroids and cylcoplegics.
Conclusion:
Ocular toxoplasmosis is a self-limiting disease in immunocompetent individuals; however, proper diagnosis and early intervention improves visual outcome.
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