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Beenish Khan1, Saad Nasir2, Shahina Hanif3
1Ophthalmology, United Medical and Dental College, Creek General Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Mumps meningoencephalitis can rarely cause optic neuritis, affecting vision. This case study details a child experiencing bilateral optic neuritis after mumps meningoencephalitis, treated successfully with steroids.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Mumps is a viral illness causing fever, parotid swelling, and vomiting.
- Common complications include orchitis, pancreatitis, encephalitis, and meningitis.
- Optic neuritis, optic nerve inflammation, is a rare complication of mumps meningoencephalitis.
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