Ophthalmologic aspects of chikungunya infection.
Travel Med Infect Dis
; 14(5): 451-457, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
Chikungunya fever, a viral disease epidemic in some parts of the world is newly introduced in the Americas. This is of considerable international concern, with a growing incidence owing to developing urbanization, tourism, and trade. Ocular manifestations of chikungunya fever are not frequent, but of great relevance. Common manifestations include conjunctivitis, optic neuritis, iridocyclitis, episcleritis, retinitis and uveitis. Diagnostic and monitoring investigations would include optical coherence tomography, fundus fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography, visual field analysis, and electrophysiologic tests. There have been no prospective, randomized therapeutic trials, and it is unclear if the disease is self-limiting or if treatment is actually beneficial. Prognosis varies, ranging from full resolution to permanent vision loss despite intervention.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Oftalmopatías
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Fiebre Chikungunya
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Travel Med Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Colombia