Treatment of ocular toxoplasmosis in pregnancy
- Author:
Kump Leila I.
;
Paredes Ian
;
Foster C. Stephen
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Female;
Adult;
Young Adult;
TOXOPLASMOSIS;
UVEITIS;
PREGNANCY
- From:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
2004;29(2):88-93
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Methods: This is a retrospective, noncomparative case series of four pregnant women who were treated for ocular toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.
Results: All of the participants had violent and treatment-resistant toxoplasma retinochoroiditis during pregnancy, leaving three of them with decreased visual acuity in spite of aggressive therapy. Termination of pregnancy appeared to help the recovery in two patients.
Conclusion: Pregnant state may provoke the recurrence of ocular toxoplasmosis.
