Dunn SA, Schwartz D, Brinkley J, Wright KW. Congenital toxoplasmosis presenting as isolated acute chorioretinitis in the neonate.
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 1988;
25:30-2. [PMID:
3343638 DOI:
10.3928/0191-3913-19880101-08]
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Abstract
We describe a neonate with congenital ocular toxoplasmosis that presented as isolated, acute bilateral retinochoroiditis. Although toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis is not rare, it is quite unusual to diagnose congenital toxoplasmosis based on isolated bilateral retinochoroiditis in an otherwise healthy neonate. Bilateral retinochoroiditis can be caused by syphilis, herpes virus, cytomegalovirus, and toxoplasmosis. Because specific treatments now exist for these conditions, it is important to establish proper diagnosis so that treatment can be initiated promptly. The differential diagnosis, work-up, and management of retinochoroiditis in the newborn is presented and discussed.
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