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Review of the series "Disease of the year 2011: toxoplasmosis" pathophysiology of toxoplasmosis.
Ocular immunology and inflammation - 1 Oct 2011
Subauste Carlos S, Ajzenberg Daniel, Kijlstra Aize
Abstract excerpt
Toxoplasma gondii is a major cause of chronic parasitic infection in the world. This protozoan can cause retino-choroiditis in newborns and in adults, both immunocompetent and immunodeficient. This disease tends to be recurrent and can lead to severe visual impairment. The authors review current knowledge on the role of parasite genetics in influencing susceptibility to ocular toxoplasmosis and on the...
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