Toxoplasma gondii

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Background. Toxoplasmosis - one of the most common zoonosis, infecting more than one third of world population. Ocular toxoplasmosis generally causes posterior uveitis, resulting in blurred vision. Infection is usually asymptomatic. Central chorioretinitis - the commonest form of ocular toxoplasmosis. Clinical view, serological and aqueous humor laboratory analysis let us diagnose ocular toxoplasmosis.

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Background and Methods. Toxo-plasmic encephal itis is the most common opportunistic infection of the central nervous system in Human Immunodeficiency Virus infected patients. Patients with toxoplasmic encephalitis today usually do not take antiretroviral therapy or are unaware of their HIV status.

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