Reactivation of retinal toxoplasmosis despite evidence of immune response to highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We report a case of retinal toxoplasmosis that occurred in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who had a previous diagnosis of cerebral toxoplasmosis, despite the patient having had a robust immune response to highly active antiretroviral therapy. Clinical decisions about whether to discontinue secondary prophylaxis for opportunistic infections continue to be challenging.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Stout, JE; Lai, JC; Giner, J; Hamilton, CD
Published Date
- August 15, 2002
Published In
- Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Volume / Issue
- 35 / 4
Start / End Page
- e37 - e39
PubMed ID
- 12145740
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1537-6591
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1086/341306
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States