Abstract

DODDS, EM. Ocular toxoplasmosis. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol [online]. 2003, vol.78, n.10, pp.531-541. ISSN 0365-6691.

Purpose: To update the current concepts in ocular toxoplasmosis. Methods: Interpretation of recent publications, meeting information and personal experience. Results: Most important aspects related to transmision of the parasite and clinical presentation of the ocular disease are discussed. Special issues on diagnosis and therapy are also mentioned. Conclusion: A correct knowledge of the epidemiology may allow a decrease in the ocular disease and a better diagnosis will be possible by recognizing the clinical presentations. Therapies have not changed significantly over the last years.

Keywords : Toxoplasmosis; toxoplasma gondii; retinitis; transmission; serology.