Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 0.285**
- H-Index: 6
- ISSN: 2638-4558
- DOI: 10.25107/2638-4558
Major Scope
- Nephrology
- Oncology
- Sleep Disorders & Sleep Studies
- Molecular Biology
- Dermatology and Cosmetology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Trauma
- Hematology
Abstract
Citation: Clin Case Rep Int. 2019;3(1):1116.DOI: 10.25107/2638-4558.1116
Toxoplasma Retinitis in Immunocompromised Host with Normal CD4 Count - A Case Report
Minija CK, Padmaja K and Dubey N
Department of Vitreoretinal and Uvea Services, Sankara Eye Hospital, India
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Abstract:
Toxoplasmosis is the most common opportunistic infection in patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. A potentially blinding necrotizing retinitis can occur, with progressive deterioration of CD4+ T counts below 250 cells/cumm. This case highlights its unusual presentation in an HIV patient with normal CD4+ T counts. A 42-year-old gentleman presented with a week history of left eye diminution of vision. Clinical examination of the right eye was unremarkable while left eye showed anterior chamber and vitreous cells with a yellowish foveal lesion suspicious of toxoplasmic retinitis. He was seropositive for HIV, on therapy for ten years, with CD4+ T count 777 cells/cumm. Laboratory tests confirmed toxoplasmosis. He was started on oral anti-toxoplasma medication with tapering doses of oral and topical steroids. On subsequent follow-up, the patient had good visual and clinical improvement
Keywords:
Toxoplasmic retinitis; Human Immunodeficiency Virus; CD4+ T count
Cite the Article:
Minija CK, Padmaja K, Dubey N. Toxoplasma Retinitis in Immunocompromised Host with Normal CD4 Count - A Case Report. Clin Case Rep Int. 2019;3:1116.