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Descriptor English:

Toxoplasmosis, Ocular

Descriptor Spanish:

toxoplasmosis ocular

Descriptor Portuguese:

Toxoplasmose Ocular

Synonyms English:

Ocular Toxoplasmoses
Ocular Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmoses, Ocular

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Definition English:

Infection caused by the protozoan parasite TOXOPLASMA in which there is extensive connective tissue proliferation, the retina surrounding the lesions remains normal, and the ocular media remain clear. Chorioretinitis may be associated with all forms of toxoplasmosis, but is usually a late sequel of congenital toxoplasmosis. The severe ocular lesions in infants may lead to blindness.

Indexing Annotation English:

/congen permitted: do not coord with TOXOPLASMOSIS, CONGENITAL

Allowable Qualifiers English:

Record Number:

27871

Unique Identifier:

D014126

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