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

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