Toxoplasmic Retinochoroiditis: Clinical Characteristics and Visual Outcome in a Prospective Study.

Ana Luisa Quintella do Couto AleixoAndré Luiz Land CuriEliezer Israel BenchimolMaria Regina Reis Amendoeira

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2016)

Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis in this population had a high recurrence rate after an active episode. Severe visual impairment was associated with location of the retinochoroidal scar, recurrences and posterior segment complications. It is crucial to consider the location of the lesion in studies analyzing visual prognosis as a measure for treatment effectiveness and prevention strategies.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
systematic review
risk factors
early onset
combination therapy
free survival
wound healing