[Ocular toxoplasmosis (author's transl)]. 1979

K Ozcan

Ocular toxoplasmosis is a disease characterised by inflammation of posterior part of uvea. It can be either congenital or acquired. However, ocular toxoplasmosis is mostly congenital. The frequency of ocular involvement is 1/4 in ratio after invasion of central nervous system. Ocular and serological findings must be considered together for diagnosis. Pyrimethamine and sulphonamides are effective in the treatment of acute cases; however, they have no effect on chronic cases. It is not advised to use corticosteroids alone, but they may be used together with their depo-forms and other antimicrobial drugs. In addition, physical methods such as, laser photocoagulation or cryotherapy can be employed when drug treatment is not effective.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014126 Toxoplasmosis, Ocular Infection caused by the protozoan parasite TOXOPLASMA in which there is extensive connective tissue proliferation, the retina surrounding the lesions remains normal, and the ocular media remain clear. Chorioretinitis may be associated with all forms of toxoplasmosis, but is usually a late sequel of congenital toxoplasmosis. The severe ocular lesions in infants may lead to blindness. Ocular Toxoplasmosis,Ocular Toxoplasmoses,Toxoplasmoses, Ocular

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