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Post COVID-19 opportunistic candida retinitis: A case report.
Ridhima Bhagali1, Nitin P Prabhudesai2, Medha N Prabhudesai2
1Pioneer Medilaser Pvt. Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|March 17, 2021
Summary
A COVID-19 patient experienced severe vision loss due to presumed Candida retinitis. Prompt treatment with antifungals led to lesion regression, highlighting a potential post-viral complication.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- COVID-19 can present with diverse complications beyond respiratory symptoms.
- Patients with diabetes and hypertension are at higher risk for severe COVID-19 and secondary infections.
Observation:
- A 42-year-old male with diabetes and hypertension developed severe bilateral vision impairment during COVID-19 recovery.
- Clinical examination revealed yellowish lesions in the posterior pole of both eyes.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with presumed Candida retinitis, a fungal infection of the retina.
- Treatment involved oral and intravitreal antifungal medications.
Implications:
- This case suggests Candida retinitis as a potential, albeit rare, complication following COVID-19 infection.
- Early diagnosis and antifungal treatment are crucial for managing visual impairment in such cases.
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