Abstract: Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide zoonosis caused by an intracellular protozoan parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. We report here a 6 year old pediatric patient who was diagnosed with toxoplasmosis 2 years back with right eye squint and bilateral facial nerve palsy.A 6-year-old male child presented for routine follow up after 1 yearswith a 2 year history of squint in right eye along with diminution of vision both for near and distance. He was diagnosed with toxoplasmosis 2 years back. Serology for toxoplasma was positive for IgG. Poor prognosis results from macular involvement and regular follow-up is necessary as reactivation may lead to vitritis with further diminution of vision.
Keywords : Toxoplasmosis; bilateral seventh nerve palsy; sensory esotropia; case report
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