Table 2.
Ophthalmologic manifestations observed during the first month and after the first month of life in children with congenital toxoplasmosis treated at the Outpatient Clinic Hospital of the State University of Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, from January 2000 to December 2010.
| Ophthalmologic manifestations | During the first month of life (n = 29) | After the first month of life (n = 31) |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| No manifestationsa | 9 (31.0) | 8 (25.8) |
| Chorioretinitis | 16 (55.2) | 18 (58.1) |
| Strabismusb,c | 1 (3.5) | 10 (32.3) |
| Microphthalmia | 2 (6.9) | 6 (19.4) |
| Vitreitis | 5 (17.2) | 5 (16.2) |
| Uveitis | 3 (10.3) | 3 (9.7) |
| Cataractd | 1 (3.5) | 3 (9.7) |
| Nystagmuse | 0 (0.0) | 3 (9.7) |
In one patient the lesion of chorioretinitis improved without leaving a scar;
One (3.5%) patient exhibited association of strabismus, cataract, and microphthalmia in the first month of life;
Seven (22.6%) patients with strabismus associated with chorioretinitis and three (9.7%) patients presented strabismus associated with cataract and/or microphthalmia after the first month of life;
One (3.5%) patient presented cataract associated with chorioretinitis in the first month of life.
Three (9.7%) patients presented nystagmus associated with chorioretinitis