Optic neuropathy associated with dengue fever
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A Murine Model of Dengue Virus-induced Acute Viral Encephalitis-like Disease
Published on: April 28, 2019
S Sanjay1, A M Wagle, K G Au Eong
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore, Singapore. Sanjay_S@alexhosp.com.sg
Purpose:
To report a case series of three patients of optic neuropathy associated with dengue fever.
Methods:
Observational case series.
Results:
Three patients aged of 19, 31, and 40 years (cases 1, 2, and 3) complained of unilateral blurring of vision within a week of being diagnosed with dengue fever. Their presenting visual acuities were counting fingers in cases 1 and 2, and 6/6 in case 3, with features suggestive of optic neuropathy. Two of the three patients (cases 2 and 3) had bilateral ocular signs. The visual acuity recovered to 6/9 in case 1, worsened to no light perception in case 2, and remained unchanged in case 3.
Conclusions:
Although spontaneous visual recovery is possible, optic neuropathy associated with dengue fever may result in severe and permanent visual loss.
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