Direct genotype analysis of Toxoplasma gondii in ocular samples from patients with active rtinochoroiditis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is one of the most common protozoan parasites distributed worldwide. This parasite causes different clinical manifestations including ocular toxoplasmosis, which presents as chorioretinitis, vision impairment, and even blindness. Accurate determination of the different genotypes of T. gondii contributing to various infection types is of great importance, especially in cases of ocular infection. This study aimed to determine the genotypes of Toxoplasma parasite isolated for the first time from the eyes of patients with ocular toxoplasmosis in Iran.

Methods

A total of 44 aqueous humor and/or vitreous fluid samples were collected in hospital operating rooms from patients with ocular toxoplasmosis and used for genotype analysis. After gen

SUBMITTER: Farhadi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750657 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature