Toxoplasmosis and the eye

Opthalmologist Dr Rachael Niederer discusses toxoplasmosis and the eye.

Topics

how is it transmitted?
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how common is it?
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what are the signs of acute infection
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what is a patient likely to present with
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examination
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investigations
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who should we refer to?
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Treatment
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recurrence and outcomes
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do we need to think about prophylaxis?
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toxoplasmosis in pregnancy
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congenitally acquired toxoplasmosis
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immunosuppressed individuals
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Should we be screening?
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"Toxo-mind-control"
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take-home messages
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Take home messages

Really common infection that can cause longterm eye problems
Be careful when handling cat litter, wash garden veggies thoroughly
Cook meat through if pregnant
Floaters or blurred vision should be refered to Opthalmology
Conserve prophylaxis for high-risk groups.

Presenter

Rachael Niederer

Senior Medical Ophthalmologist

Rachael is a senior medical opthalmologist at Greenlane Clinical Centre, the RANZCO College Representative for Auckland Ophthalmology trainees, and a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland.

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Take home messages

Presenter

Rachael Niederer

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