Les plus populaires - Toxoplasmosis Retinitis - BRAO - Primary - After eating venison 56 year old man The patient has a new cotton wool spot with hemorrhage in the left eye. There is a blur superiorly in the left eye. He has a history of high blood pressure. BP 162/98
VA OD: sc20/63 PH20/32 NccJ3
VA OS: Dcc20/25 NccJ16
IOP: TP: OD:23 OS:18
NEGATIVE:
Posterior retinitis
Patient started on Bactrim BID, Valtrex 1000 mg TID
Anterior Chamber Tap negative for VZV,HSV,CMV, and Toxoplasmosis
ACE, Lysozyme, CXR, RPR, FTA-ABS negative
Lyme, CBC, CMP, UA negative
ANA had turned positive
Brain MRI normal
Management:
Intravitreal Gancyclovir Given (possible CMV)
Vision started to improve within one week:
2/11/20 – presentation – 20/25
2/18/20 – 4/200
2/20/20 – 4/200
2/21/20 – 4/200 – IV Gancyclovir Given
2/25/20 – 20/63 lesion smaller – less edema
2/28/20 – 20/32
A TEST CAME BACK POSITIVE
Toxoplasmosis
IgM > 160 (negative < 8.0)
IgG > 400 (negative < 6.0)
30% of the world population is infected with toxoplasmosis
1/3 congenital
2/3 acquired
North America – 10% - 30% prevalence
Latin America – 60% prevalence
Definitive host – cats
Intermediate host – mammals
Transmission:
Cat feces
Undercooked meat with tissue cysts
Infection during pregnancy ïƒ fetal transmission
Recurrence rate 5 years: 79%
Recurrence less common in treated patients
Management 4-6 weeks (randomized study showed equivalent):
Pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, steroids
Clindamycin, sulfadiazine, steroids
Bactrim, steroids
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 405 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 403 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 403 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 400 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 396 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 395 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 388 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 378 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 366 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 366 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 361 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 358 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 355 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 352 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 351 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 350 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 350 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 350 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 349 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 349 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 348 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 347 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 344 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 343 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 342 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 341 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 340 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 339 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 338 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 337 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 336 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 336 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 335 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 334 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 332 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 331 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 327 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 326 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 326 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 326 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 325 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 325 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 324 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 324 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 324 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 323 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 321 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 321 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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Acquired Toxoplasmosis Retinitis Para Foveal - Following Venison Consumptionvu 319 fois56 year old man who became very sick after eating venison at the end of December 2019. Presented 6 weeks later with a scotoma. Initial photos show presentation with 20/63 vision. Vision dropped to 5/200. All tests (including PCR of anterior chamber tap) were negative except serum toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM. Vision improved to 20/32 but the scotoma remained on oral trimetheprim/sulfa
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56 year old man The patient has a new cotton wool spot with hemorrhage in the left eye. There is a blur superiorly in the left eye. He has a history of high blood pressure. BP 162/98
VA OD: sc20/63 PH20/32 NccJ3
VA OS: Dcc20/25 NccJ16
IOP: TP: OD:23 OS:18
NEGATIVE:
Posterior retinitis
Patient started on Bactrim BID, Valtrex 1000 mg TID
Anterior Chamber Tap negative for VZV,HSV,CMV, and Toxoplasmosis
ACE, Lysozyme, CXR, RPR, FTA-ABS negative
Lyme, CBC, CMP, UA negative
ANA had turned positive
Brain MRI normal
Management:
Intravitreal Gancyclovir Given (possible CMV)
Vision started to improve within one week:
2/11/20 – presentation – 20/25
2/18/20 – 4/200
2/20/20 – 4/200
2/21/20 – 4/200 – IV Gancyclovir Given
2/25/20 – 20/63 lesion smaller – less edema
2/28/20 – 20/32
A TEST CAME BACK POSITIVE
Toxoplasmosis
IgM > 160 (negative < 8.0)
IgG > 400 (negative < 6.0)
30% of the world population is infected with toxoplasmosis
1/3 congenital
2/3 acquired
North America – 10% - 30% prevalence
Latin America – 60% prevalence
Definitive host – cats
Intermediate host – mammals
Transmission:
Cat feces
Undercooked meat with tissue cysts
Infection during pregnancy ïƒ fetal transmission
Recurrence rate 5 years: 79%
Recurrence less common in treated patients
Management 4-6 weeks (randomized study showed equivalent):
Pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, steroids
Clindamycin, sulfadiazine, steroids
Bactrim, steroids
