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The importance of translational research in the study of ocular toxoplasmosis: insights from the 17th International Congress on Toxoplasmosis 2024.

Alejandra de-la-Torre, Germán Mejía-Salgado, Gereon Schares

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Article in FEMS microbes, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Alejandra de-la-TorreNeuroscience Research Group (NEUROS), Neurovitae Center for Neuroscience, Institute of Translational Medicine (IMT), Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá 110321, Colombia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0684-1989
Germán Mejía-SalgadoNeuroscience Research Group (NEUROS), Neurovitae Center for Neuroscience, Institute of Translational Medicine (IMT), Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá 110321, Colombia.
Gereon ScharesFriedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, Institute of Epidemiology, National Reference Laboratory for Toxoplasmosis, 17493 Greifswald-Insel Riems, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3217-289X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection with significant implications for human health, particularly in its ocular form, which can lead to severe visual impairment. While both basic and clinical research have made considerable strides in understanding the biology and treatment of this parasite, challenges remain. Recent advancements in diagnostics, mainly through multimodal imaging, have improved the identification of active disease and predicting outcomes. Experimental therapies are also emerging, offering new hope for more effective treatments. However, the most critical insight from recent research, particularly emphasized at the 17th International Congress on Toxoplasmosis, is the necessity of a collaborative approach. Integrating basic and clinical research is essential for translating molecular and pathophysiological findings into effective clinical practices. This synergy is crucial for advancing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes in ocular toxoplasmosis.

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clinical researchocular immune privilegepopulation structurerecurrent toxoplasmosisToxoplasma gondiivirulence

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PMID40160412
PMCPMC11951098

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