Chorioretinitis is caused by –
Correct Answer: Toxoplasmosis
Description: Toxoplasmosis is known to produce necrotising chorioretinitis. Systemic toxoplasmosis occurs in humans in two forms: congenital and acquired. 1. Congenital toxoplasmosis:The characteristic triad of congenital toxoplasmosis includes: convulsions, chorio-retinitis and intracranial calcification. 2. Acquired toxoplasmosis:Most of the patients are subclinical (asymptomatic); and the typical chorioretinal lesion similar to congenital toxoplasmosis is discovered by chance.
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