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Optic neuritis due to acquired toxoplasmosis
E S Roach1, C F Zimmerman, B T Troost
1Department of Neurology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Pediatric Neurology
|March 1, 1985
Summary
This case study highlights acquired toxoplasmic optic neuritis in a child. Early diagnosis using immunoglobulin M immunofluorescent antibody studies can identify recent toxoplasmosis, a treatable condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Acquired toxoplasmosis can manifest with ocular complications.
- Toxoplasmic optic neuritis is a rare but significant manifestation in pediatric patients.
- Prompt diagnosis is crucial for effective management and visual preservation.