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3-D Imaging and Analysis of Neurons Infected In Vivo with Toxoplasma gondii

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Published on: December 9, 2014

Toxoplasma Neuroretinitis.

Christine Hsu¹, Sami H Uwaydat¹, Joseph G Chacko¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.

Case Reports in Ophthalmology

|February 27, 2023

Summary

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Toxoplasma neuroretinitis, a rare cause of sudden vision loss, presents with optic disc edema and macular star. Prompt diagnosis and treatment led to full vision recovery in a young male patient.

Keywords:

Neuro-ophthalmology Ocular toxoplasmosis Optic nerve/neurophthalmology Toxoplasma gondii Toxoplasma neuroretinitis

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Infectious Diseases
Neuroscience

Background:

Neuroretinitis is an inflammatory eye condition causing unilateral vision loss, optic disc edema, and macular star.
While commonly caused by Bartonella henselae, toxoplasmosis is an infrequent cause of neuroretinitis.

Observation:

A 29-year-old male presented with acute left eye pain and blurred vision.
Clinical examination revealed optic disc edema and a macular star formation.
Diagnosis of toxoplasma neuroretinitis was confirmed through subsequent workup.

Findings:

Treatment for toxoplasma neuroretinitis was well tolerated.
The patient experienced a complete recovery of visual acuity in the affected eye.
Toxoplasma neuroretinitis typically presents with optic disc edema preceding stellate maculopathy, vitreous inflammation, and peripheral chorioretinal scars.

Implications:

Toxoplasmosis, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neuroretinitis.
Early diagnosis and management of toxoplasma neuroretinitis can prevent permanent vision loss.
This case highlights the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach for unexplained vision loss.