Clinical Ophthalmology (Dec 2009)

Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis in pregnancy: Using current evidence to inform management

  • Remin Nath,
  • Edward Guy,
  • Anne Morrison,
  • et al

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2009, no. default
pp. 657 – 662

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Remin Nath1, Edward Guy2, Anne Morrison1, Simon P Kelly11Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Bolton Hospital, Farnworth, Bolton, UK; 2Toxoplasma Reference Laboratory, Singleton Hospital, Sketty, Swansea, UKAbstract: Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis in pregnancy may create considerable patient anxiety and is a dilemma for the treating ophthalmologist. A case report highlighting this clinical issue is presented followed by a review of the literature. Consensus in relation to the management of toxoplasma retinochoroiditis in pregnancy is lacking and is discussed.Keywords: toxoplasma, retinochoroiditis, pregnancy