Chorioretinitis as the first sign of acquired toxoplasmosis transmitted from donor following kidney transplantation: case report and review of the literature.

PURPOSE: To report a case of chorioretinitis as the earliest manifestation of Toxoplasma gondii infection acquired through donor after kidney transplantation.

DESIGN/

METHODS

Three months after kidney transplantation thepatient referred for visual acuity loss in her left eye and was diagnosed withtoxoplasmicchorioretinitis. Systemic treatment was started.

RESULTS

The evolution of visual acuity was satisfactory. Laboratory studies confirmed that the patient was seronegative for Toxoplasma gondiiprior to the surgery.

CONCLUSIONS

The literature reports toxoplasmosis as an uncommon but dangerous source of morbidity and mortality after transplantation. This case highlights the value of the ophthalmologic examination when taking care of these patients.