title: Toxoplasmosis: a global threat.
abstract: Toxoplasmosis, a disease described worldwide, which is caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, commonly involves the retina. The disease has a higher impact in immunocompromised individuals and in congenital infection because of the severity of central nervous system involvement. Although simple prophylactic measures could reduce transmission, T. gondii seroprevalence is still high, especially in South America. Educational campaigns and the development of new drugs to prevent primary infection could potentially reduce the burden of the disease.
authors: Casey Eye Institute, Division of International Ophthalmology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon.
authors: João M
authors: JM
authors: Furtado
authors: Justine R
authors: JR
authors: Smith
authors: Rubens
authors: R
authors: Belfort
authors: Devin
authors: D
authors: Gattey
authors: Kevin L
authors: KL
authors: Winthrop