Retinal perivasculitis in an immunocompetent patient with systemic herpes simplex infection.
Am J Ophthalmol
; 123(5): 699-702, 1997 May.
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| ID: mdl-9152082
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To describe a case of retinal perivasculitis in an immunocompetent patient with systemic herpes simplex infection.METHODS:
Polymerase chain reaction amplifications were performed for aqueous and blood samples using primers specific for the following members of the herpesvirus family cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex virus (types 1 and 2), and varicella-zoster virus. The patient was placed on intravenous acyclovir and systemic corticosteroids.RESULTS:
A positive polymerase chain reaction signal was found only for herpes simplex virus type 1. Vision in the left eye improved from light perception to 20/25, and signs of retinal perivasculitis resolved.CONCLUSION:
The use of molecular diagnostic modalities in clinical practice may aid in determining infectious etiologies in patients with atypical clinical manifestations.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Veia Retiniana
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Retinite
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Vasculite
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Infecções Oculares Virais
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Herpes Simples
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Imunocompetência
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article