Mariapia Laterza

Dr. Mariapia Laterza

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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14 April 2025 in American Journal of Ophthalmology
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PVPasquale Viggiano
Pasquale Viggiano
FMFederico Moscara
Federico Moscara
ATAlba Chiara Termite
Alba Chiara Termite
GBGiacomo Boscia
Giacomo Boscia
MLMariapia Laterza
Mariapia Laterza
FBFrancesco Boscia
Francesco Boscia

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ASAntonio Salvelli
Antonio Salvelli
ATAlba chiara Termite
Alba chiara Termite
PVPasquale Viggiano
Pasquale Viggiano
SGSilvana Guerriero
Silvana Guerriero
GBGiacomo Boscia
Giacomo Boscia
FBFrancesco Boscia
Francesco Boscia
Objective: To report a case of ocular toxoplasmosis reactivation in a patient with neurosarcoidosis undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. Methods: Case report and literature review. Results: A 34-year-old male with neurosarcoidosis, treated with Infliximab and Mycophenolate Mofetil, presented with sudden visual decline in his left eye. Multimodal imaging revealed active chorioretinitis. Serological tests showed elevated Toxoplasma IgG levels with normal IgM levels. Treatment with oral corticosteroids and antibiotics led to significant improvements in vitreous turbidity and lesion inactivity at follow-up, despite unchanged visual acuity. Conclusions: This case highlights the risk of toxoplasmosis reactivation in immunosuppressed sarcoidosis patients. It emphasizes the importance of considering ocular toxoplasmosis even with normal IgM levels, and demonstrates the value of multimodal imaging in diagnosis and follow-up.