Recurrent ocular toxoplasmosis is associated with interferon-gamma deficiency possibly due to genetic origin.
Nina Maria HautalaMaija JoensuuTeija PaakkolaVirpi GlumoffKaisa KettunenJanna SaarelaMira SiiskonenZhi ChenKatri PylkäsTimo HautalaPublished in: BMJ open ophthalmology (2024)
Our recurrent OT cases had deviations in lymphocyte maturation and IFN-γ responses possibly caused by genetic reasons. However, limitations of our study include failure to identify uniform genetic mechanisms. In addition, we cannot rule out the possibility that the immunological abnormalities can be triggered by chronic toxoplasmosis. Despite the limitations, our findings contribute to the understanding of ocular immunity and development of recurrent OT.