2014
DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2013-304259
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Risk of reactivation of toxoplasmic retinitis following intraocular procedures without the use of prophylactic therapy

Abstract: Our study shows that intraocular surgery did not result in a significant reactivation rate of toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis in the absence of preoperative prophylactic antitoxoplasmic therapy.

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“…[ 18 ] There is controversy on the possibility of reactivation of infection following any intraocular surgery. [ 19 20 ] In our series, one of four patients received prophylactic treatment as the lesion was close to macula, but others did not receive as the toxoplasma scar was away from macula. None of them had any reactivation of infection at last visit.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 90%
“…[ 18 ] There is controversy on the possibility of reactivation of infection following any intraocular surgery. [ 19 20 ] In our series, one of four patients received prophylactic treatment as the lesion was close to macula, but others did not receive as the toxoplasma scar was away from macula. None of them had any reactivation of infection at last visit.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 90%
“…Das Risiko von Rezidiven ist offensichtlich nach intraokularen Eingriffen nicht relevant erhöht [46], sodass für eine perioperative Antibiotikaprophylaxe bei Patienten mit inaktiver OT keine Evidenz besteht.…”
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“…The question, as to whether a prophylaxis of recurrences is needed in the context of intraocular surgery is still a matter of debate. However, existing evidence is not strongly supportive of its necessity [48].…”
Section: Therapy and Prophylaxis Of Ocular Toxoplasmosis !mentioning
confidence: 99%