Toxocara Neuroretinitis Associated with Raw Meat Consumption
Neuroretinitis characterized by optic disc edema and star-like exudates in the macula was detected in a patient who presented with sudden unilateral painless vision loss and had a history of raw meat consumption. The patient tested seropositive for Toxocara. Combination therapy with steroid and albe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://cms.galenos.com.tr/Uploads/Article_19894/TJO-48-258-En.pdf |
| Summary: | Neuroretinitis characterized by optic disc edema and star-like exudates in the macula was detected in a patient who presented with sudden unilateral painless vision loss and had a history of raw meat consumption. The patient tested seropositive for Toxocara. Combination therapy with steroid and albendazole resulted in an increase in visual acuity and complete resolution of clinical signs. |
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| ISSN: | 1300-0659 2147-2661 |