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Diffuse toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis in a patient with AIDS
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|April 1, 1986
Summary
Ocular toxoplasmosis can cause diffuse necrotizing retinochoroiditis, especially in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This case highlights the importance of considering toxoplasmosis in AIDS patients with severe retinal inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Ocular toxoplasmosis commonly manifests as focal necrotizing retinochoroiditis.
- Diffuse ocular involvement is rare, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.