Ocular toxoplasmosis: an update and review of the literature
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 104(2): 345-350, Mar. 2009. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Ocular toxoplasmosis is the most common cause of posterior uveitis worldwide. The infection can be acquired congenitally or postnatally and ocular lesions may present during or years after the acute infection occur. Current treatment controls ocular infection and inflammation, but does not prevent recurrences. We present a review and update on ocular toxoplasmosis and address misconceptions still found in the current medical literature.
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01-internacional
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LILACS
Main subject:
Toxoplasmosis, Ocular
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Antiprotozoal Agents
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz (Online)
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Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (Impresso)
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Proceedings of the Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
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