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Rifabutin-induced uveitis with inflammatory vitreous infiltrate
Eye (London, England)
|October 12, 2000
Abstract
Purpose:
To describe an ocular complication of rifabutin therapy in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection in the absence of HIV infection or AIDS.
Methods:
Three patients on rifabutin therapy for MAC chest infection developed anterior uveitis with vitreous infiltrates. The clinical course and visual outcome are discussed.
Results:
The ocular signs of anterior segment inflammation along with vitreous infiltrate resolved on topical steroid therapy without long-term visual sequelae.
Conclusion:
This report highlights the potential of uveitis in patients treated for MAC infection with rifabutin without concurrent HIV infection or AIDS.