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Ocular manifestations of monkeypox: a case report
Pedro Antonio Nogueira Filho1,2, Carolina Dos Santos Lazari3, Celso Francisco Hernandes Granato3,4
1PEnsE, Research, Teaching and Experimentation, Vision One.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia
|November 9, 2022
Summary
Monkeypox, a viral zoonosis, is an emerging public health concern. This case highlights monkeypox eye complications, including conjunctivitis, which are not well understood.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Public Health
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis and the most significant orthopoxvirus after smallpox eradication.
- It is endemic in Central and West Africa, with increasing urban manifestations.
- Animal reservoirs include rodents and nonhuman primates.
Observation:
- A case of monkeypox disease presented with ocular complaints.
- The patient experienced eye discomfort and conjunctivitis.
- Conjunctival lesions were detected via biomicroscopy and fluorescein testing.
Findings:
- Monkeypox virus can cause ocular manifestations.
- Conjunctivitis and conjunctival lesions are potential symptoms.
- Ophthalmological aspects of monkeypox require further investigation.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of monkeypox clinical presentation.
- Ophthalmologists should consider monkeypox in patients with conjunctivitis and relevant exposure history.
- Further research is needed on the ophthalmological impact of monkeypox.
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