intravitreal clindamycin and dexamethasone comparable to oral treatment of toxoplasmosis

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Are Intravitreal Clindamycin and Dexamethasone Helpful in Treating Chorioretinitis Due to Toxoplasmosis?

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On January 13, 2011 @ 4:43 am In Retina | Comments Disabled

Ophthalmology: Intravitreal injection (average 1.6 injections) of clindamycin and steroid was comparable to the standard six week oral treatment of pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine and steroid in treating toxoplasmosis. This is certainly a nice option for those who cannot/are unable to take the oral course.

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