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James Lin1, Royce W S Chen1, Albert Hazan1
1a Department of Ophthalmology , Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons , New York , New York , USA.
Purpose:
To describe a case of intermediate uveitis caused by chikungunya virus infection in the Western Hemisphere.
Methods:
Case report of a patient diagnosed with chikungunya infection presenting with blurry vision and floaters.
Results:
Exam revealed a unilateral intermediate uveitis, with an extensive work-up positive for chikungunya virus immunoglobulin M and G titers. The patient responded to oral corticosteroids with signs and symptoms resolving over the course of 3 months' treatment.
Conclusions:
While anterior uveitis and retinitis are the most common ocular manifestations of chikungunya infection, we report here a case of chikungunya infection presenting as an intermediate uveitis, responding well to oral corticosteroids. This case demonstrates the varied presentation of chikungunya-related uveitis and highlights its consideration in the differential diagnoses of those who have had preceding systemic viral symptoms and uveitis.
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