Ocular infections in sub-Saharan Africa in the context of high HIV prevalence.
Trop Med Int Health
; 19(9): 1003-14, 2014 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-25039335
ABSTRACT
Healthy eyes and good vision are important determinants of populations' health across the globe. Sub-Saharan Africa is affected by simultaneous epidemics of ocular infections and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Ocular infection and its complications, along with cataract and ocular trauma, are common conditions in this region with great impact on daily life. In this review, we discuss the epidemiology, clinical manifestations and microbial aetiology of the most important infectious ocular conditions in sub-Saharan Africa conjunctivitis, keratitis and uveitis. We focus specifically on the potential association of these infections with HIV infection, including immune recovery uveitis. Finally, challenges and opportunities for clinical management are discussed, and recommendations made to improve care in this neglected but very important clinical field.
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Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Uveítis
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Infecciones del Ojo
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Infecciones por VIH
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Conjuntivitis
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Epidemias
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Queratitis
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Trop Med Int Health
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Países Bajos