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Ocular involvement of brucellosis
Nooshin Bazzazi1, Alireza Yavarikia, Fariba Keramat
1Department of Ophthalmology, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
|April 13, 2013
Summary
Brucellosis, a bacterial infection, can cause serious eye problems including optic nerve swelling and retinal hemorrhages. Prompt antibiotic and steroid treatment can resolve these ocular complications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Brucellosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection that can present with diverse clinical manifestations.
- Ocular involvement in brucellosis, though uncommon, can lead to significant visual impairment.
Observation:
- A 29-year-old male with a recent brucellosis diagnosis presented with visual complaints.
- Ophthalmic examination revealed conjunctival injection, bilateral optic disc swelling, retinal hyperemia, vascular tortuosity, and intraretinal hemorrhage.
Findings:
- The patient received a 2-month course of combined antibiotic therapy (cotrimoxazole, rifampin, doxycycline) and oral corticosteroids (prednisolone).
- Ocular manifestations gradually resolved within six months following treatment completion.
Implications:
- Brucellosis poses a risk for severe ocular complications, underscoring the importance of ophthalmologic evaluation in affected individuals.
- Early diagnosis and prompt, appropriate treatment are crucial for managing ocular brucellosis and preventing long-term visual sequelae, especially in endemic regions.
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