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[Optic neuritis after meningococcal vaccination].

C Laria¹, J Alió, J L Rodríguez

¹VISSUM, Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante, Alicante, España. Laria@arsystel.com

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A 13-year-old experienced bilateral optic neuritis following meningococcal C vaccination. Despite corticosteroid treatment, significant vision loss persisted in one eye, a rare adverse event post-vaccination.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Ophthalmology
Vaccinology

Background:

Optic neuritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the optic nerve.
Meningococcal C vaccination is widely used to prevent Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C infections.

Observation:

A 13-year-old male developed bilateral optic neuritis.
The onset of optic neuritis occurred after receiving the meningococcal C vaccine.

Findings:

The patient received intravenous corticosteroid treatment.
Partial visual recovery was observed in one eye, with significant residual visual impairment in the other.

Implications:

This case represents a potential, previously unreported adverse event following meningococcal C vaccination.
The temporal association suggests a possible causal link between the vaccine and optic neuritis, warranting further investigation.
Highlights the importance of monitoring for rare neurological complications post-vaccination.