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Primed Mycobacterial Uveitis PMU as a Model for Post-Infectious Uveitis
Published on: December 17, 2021
Physical and Psychosocial Health in Pediatric Uveitis Patients
Wietse G Wieringa1, Rosanne J van Berkel2, Leonoor I Los1,3
1Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Background:
To investigate the possible associations between childhood noninfectious uveitis and cardio-respiratory fitness, physical activity, health related quality of life and fatigue.
Methods:
Cross-sectional analysis of 23 patients with noninfectious uveitis, aged 8-18 years. BMI, exercise capacity, muscle strength and physical activity were measured. Health-related quality of life and fatigue were assessed. The results were compared to standardized values for age matched healthy children.
Results:
Twenty-three patients were included. Children with uveitis had a higher bodyweight and body mass index. Children with uveitis had lower cardio-respiratory fitness and they were less physically active, but they experienced a normal quality of life and normal fatigue. Parents of children with uveitis reported a lower quality of life and more fatigue for their children than parents of healthy children.
Conclusion:
Our study indicates that children with noninfectious uveitis are at risk of developing lower physical and psychosocial health.
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