Toxoplasma Retinochoroiditis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年6月12日 · Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis (TRC) is likely the most common cause of infectious retinochoroiditis worldwide. One-quarter of patients with a history of Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis report worse than 20/200 vision in at least one eye. Patients may become infected in utero or via ingestion of the parasite.
Toxoplasmic chorioretinitis - Wikipedia
Congenital toxoplasmosis may lead to hydrocephalus, seizures, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, rash, and fever. However, retinochoroiditis is the most common manifestation, occurring in 3/4 of cases. In congenital toxoplasmosis, the disease is bilateral in 65–85% of cases and involves the macula in 58%.
Toxoplasmosis - EyeWiki
Toxoplasmosis is the most common cause of infectious retinochroiditis in humans. The causative organism, Toxoplasma gondii, is a single-cell, obligate, intracellular protozoan parasite. Cats are the definitive host for T. gondii, however, humans and a wide range of mammals, birds, and reptiles, may also serve as intermediate hosts.
Ocular Toxoplasmosis: A Refresher - American Academy of Ophthalmology
2020年4月1日 · Ocular toxoplasmosis, an infection of the retina and choroid caused by the intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is the leading cause of posterior uveitis worldwide and a common cause of vision loss resulting from intraocular infection.
Toxoplasmic Retinochoroiditis: Clinical Characteristics and Visual ...
To observe outcomes of toxoplasma retinochoroiditis (TRC) and especially the causes of vision loss in affected patients it is crucial to guide the analysis of prevention strategies and treatment.
Management of Ocular Toxoplasmosis
2008年7月24日 · Treatment of acute toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis consists of 2 parts: Treat the acute disease process; Manage the sequelae and the complications of ocular toxoplasmosis such as vitreous opacities, cataract, glaucoma, and choroidal neovascular membranes; Alleviation of Symptoms and Signs
Retinal and Choroidal Manifestations of Toxoplasmosis
2010年10月20日 · The classic triad of congenital toxoplasmosis (CT) is retinochoroiditis, hydrocephalus and cranial calcifications. 12 Children usually present with reduced visual acuity, strabismus, nystagmus and leukocoria. Teenagers and adults complain of …
Toxoplasma Retinochoroiditis - SpringerLink
2016年1月1日 · Ocular toxoplasmosis is an emerging disease in endemic as well as non-endemic areas as an important cause of infectious retinochoroiditis. Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis presents with necrotizing retinochoroiditis adjacent to a retinochoroidal scar along with vitritis, vasculitis, and optic neuritis.
Toxoplasmic Retinochoroiditis: Clinical Characteristics and Visual ...
2016年5月2日 · Purpose: To ascertain the clinical features and visual outcome of toxoplasma retinochoroiditis in a large series of cases. Subjects and methods: Two hundred and thirty subjects diagnosed with active toxoplasma retinochoroiditis were prospectively followed for periods ranging from 269 to 1976 days.
Toxoplasma Retinochoroiditis - PubMed
2023年6月12日 · Toxoplasma gondii is likely the most common cause of infectious retinochoroiditis (Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis [TRC]) worldwide. It typically presents to the eyecare practitioner with quiescent, chorioretinal scars in the inactive phase and a necrotizing chorioretinitis with overlying vitritis in the active phase.