Ocular Toxoplasmosis in a 30-Year Immunocompetent Congolese Woman
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Summary: Ocular toxoplasmosis is an incurable infectious disease caused by a inevitably intracellular protozoan called Toxoplasma gondii and is probably the most common cause of posterior segment infections in many countries. The authors report a case of a 30-year-old woman who consulted for bilateral oculalgia, tickling and decreased visual acuity; Visual acuity without correction by far was 10 /10th in the right eye and 10 / 10th in the left eye. Ophthalmoscopic and retinographic evaluation reveals a chorioretinal scar in the right eye suggesting the diagnosis of ocular toxoplasmosis. Ocular toxoplasmosis is one of the major causes of posterior segment infection. Inactive cases may be asymptomatic and the diagnosis requires a complete examination of the eye for better management. This observation draws the attention of the scientific community to the clinical and paraclinical presentation of ocular toxoplasmosis in an immunocompetent woman, received at the ophthalmology department of University Clinics in Lubumbashi (DRC).
Authors and Affiliations
Makumyaviri Mbuiro Julien, Makumyaviri Sekera Justine-Liliane, Omewatu Mungomba Jacques-Beaudry, Mwilambwe Ngoy Steve, Iye Abial Sandra, Tshamba Mukubayi Thierry, Yogolelo Asani Bienvenu, Chenge Borasisi Gabrielle
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