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Multifocal Choroiditis Secondary to Acute Zika Virus Infection
Paulo Jimenez1, Eduardo Kestelman2, Bernardo Kestelman3
1Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Oftalmologico de Ipanema/Oftalmoclinica Sao Goncalo , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Purpose:
To describe a case of Acute Zika infection with ocular involvementMethods: Review of clinical recordsResults: Patient presented with sudden blurred vision in both eyes during an acute episode of zika virus infection. Ophthalmological examination revealed clinical picture of multifocal choroiditis in both eyes. Lesions improved and visual acuities returned to normal level without any treatment.Conclusion: Ocular changes in acute Zika virus infection is a rare condition. Patiens may present spontaneous recovery.
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