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[Uveitis, caused by Echo-11 virus]
Vestnik Oftalmologii
|July 1, 1991
Summary
ECHO-11 virus can cause severe uveitis in infants, leading to rapid iris damage and vision complications. Long-term follow-up revealed significant eye issues in most affected infants.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Virology
- Pediatrics
Context:
- Enteroviral infections, particularly ECHO-11 virus, are a known cause of pediatric illness.
- Uveitis, inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, can have severe consequences in infants.
- Understanding the specific clinical course and complications of ECHO-11 virus-induced uveitis is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose:
- To analyze the clinical manifestations and long-term outcomes of ECHO-11 virus-induced uveitis in infants.
- To describe the characteristic pathological changes in the iris and anterior chamber.
- To investigate the relationship between antibody titers and disease severity.
Summary:
- ECHO-11 virus-induced uveitis in 58 infants (2 weeks to 1.5 years) developed within 1-10 days of illness.
- Clinical signs included iris edema, hyperemia, pigment layer destruction, and rapidly progressing posterior synechiae, pupil deformation, and hypotonia.
- A 2-year follow-up showed significant visual impairments and complications in 60% of patients, including iridal fenestration and pupil deformities. Virus-neutralizing antibody production was noted, but no correlation with clinical course was found.
Impact:
- This study highlights the severe and potentially sight-threatening nature of ECHO-11 virus-induced uveitis in infants.
- It underscores the importance of early diagnosis and management to mitigate long-term ocular complications.
- Findings contribute to a better understanding of viral pathogenesis in pediatric ophthalmology.