Ocular involvement of brucellosis
MEAJO-Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013; 20 (1): 95-97
in English
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| ID: emr-146703
ABSTRACT
A 29-year-old male diagnosed with brucellosis a week earlier was referred to the ophthalmology clinic with visual complaints. On examination, visual acuity was 20/25, he had conjunctival injection on slit lamp examination. There was also bilateral optic disk swelling plus retinal hyperemia [optic disc hyperemia and vascular tortuosity] and intraretinal hemorrhage on funduscopy. The patient was admitted and treated with cotrimoxazole, rifampin, doxycycline and prednisolone for 2 months. Ocular manifestations subsided gradually within 6 months after treatment. Brucellosis can affect the eye and lead to serious ocular complications. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment should be considered in endemic areas
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Retinal Diseases
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Rifampin
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Retinal Hemorrhage
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Visual Acuity
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
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Papilledema
Type of study:
Case report
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Middle East Afr. J. Ophthalmol.
Year:
2013
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