Definition:
Ocular toxoplasmosis is a disease of the retina due to an intracellular protozoan parasite called Toxoplasma gondii.
Diagnosis:
Doctors confirm their diagnosis through antibody blood testing.
Treatment:
Patients are prescribed with medications based on the severity of their condition. Treatment is usually recommended for individuals with weak immune system.
Symptoms and Signs:
The affected eye of infected individuals experience floaters and blurred vision.
Causes:
The disease is caused by eating food contaminated by cats, undercooked meats, or drinking raw milk. The disease may also be transmitted transmission to a fetus from the mother who may have been infected with Toxoplasma for the first time during or just before pregnancy.
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