Chorioretinopathies: Infectious and Autoimmune Part 2 Toxocara, Toxoplasma, TB, Syphilis, Bartonella, Lyme, DUSEN

Objectives: At the conclusion of this lecture, the resident/student  will have an understanding of infectious and autoimmune chorioretinopathies and should be able to

Describe the epidemiology, causes, characteristics and management of posterior segment infections and inflammations including:

  • Tuberculosis

  • Syphilis

  • Cat-Scratch Disease

  • Toxoplasmosis

  • Toxocariasis

  • Lyme

  • Diffuse Unilateral Subacute Neuroretinitis

Reading Assignment: Please read the sections covering Focal and Diffuse Choroidal and Retinal Inflammation in the Retina and Vitreous volume of the BCSC.