Treatment for toxoplasmosis (in pregnancy, ocular and congenital)

Treatment for toxoplasmosis (in pregnancy, ocular and congenital)

In most cases of toxoplasmosis, treatment is not necessary, as the immune system is capable of fighting the parasite responsible for the infection. However, when a person has a more compromised immune system or when the infection occurs during pregnancy, it is important that the treatment is carried out according to the doctor’s recommendations. In […]

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Ocular toxoplasmosis: what it is, symptoms and treatment

Ocular toxoplasmosis: what it is, symptoms and treatment

Ocular toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondiiwhich can affect various organs, including the eyes, leading to inflammation of the retina and the formation of scars that can directly interfere with the person’s vision. Most cases of toxoplasmosis are congenital, that is, they happen when a pregnant woman has toxoplasmosis but […]

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Ocular tuberculosis: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Ocular tuberculosis: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Ocular tuberculosis appears when the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis in the lung, infects the eye, causing symptoms such as blurred vision and hypersensitivity to light. This infection may also be known as tuberculosis uveitis, as it causes inflammation of the uveal structures of the eye. This type of infection is more common in […]

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Main symptoms of herpes (genital, labial, ocular and zoster)

Main symptoms of herpes (genital, labial, ocular and zoster)

The main symptoms of herpes include the presence of blisters containing liquid, wounds or ulcers with a reddish border, which generally appear on the genitals, thighs, mouth, lips or eyes, causing pain, burning and itching. Although herpes is more common to appear in these regions, it can appear anywhere on the body. Herpes can be […]

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