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Panuveitis as presenting sign of chickenpox in a young child
Nadav Belfair1, Jaime Levy, Tova Lifshitz
1Department of Ophthalmology, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
Case Report:
A previously healthy 2-year-old girl presented with severe panuveitis in her left eye. She developed chickenpox rash several days later. DNA particles of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) were detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the aqueous humor. No antiviral regimen was administered. The uveitis resolved completely after 1 week.
Comments:
Patients with chickenpox should undergo a thorough ophthalmologic examination at the onset of visual symptoms. Clinicians should be aware of the rare occurrence of chickenpox when evaluating a uveitis patient. If there is suspicion of chickenpox, the clinician may consider ordering serology or PCR tests.
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