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Primed Mycobacterial Uveitis PMU as a Model for Post-Infectious Uveitis
Published on: December 17, 2021
Acute Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection presenting with unilateral anterior uveitis and perineuritis
Jennifer T Perry1, Wendy S Chen1
1Division of Ophthalmology, Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Abstract:
We report a case of confirmed Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in the setting of unilateral anterior uveitis and perineuritis without coexisting systemic manifestations. We hypothesize a causal association between acute M. pneumoniae infection and this patient's ocular presentation. Delay in identification of M. pneumoniae infection in this case prompted treatment with systemic and topical steroids for presumed autoimmune etiology. The rapid resolution of symptoms without concurrent antibiotic treatment suggests a possible postinfectious autoimmune component that may be responsive to steroid treatment.
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