Multifocal Choroiditis Secondary to Acute Zika Virus Infection. (17th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jimenez, Paulo; Kestelman, Eduardo; Kestelman, Bernardo; Vizzoni, Alexandre Gomes; Cerbino-Neto, José; Curi, André Luiz Land
• Is Part Of: Ocular immunology and inflammation. Volume 28:Number 6(2020)
• Page Start: 952
• Page End: 955
• Publication Date: 2020-08-17
• Subjects: infection -- inflammation -- multifocal choroiditis -- uveitis -- Zika; Eye -- Diseases -- Immunological aspects -- Periodicals; Eye -- Inflammation -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2019.1651872
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0927-3948

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To describe a case of Acute Zika infection with ocular involvement Methods : Review of clinical records Results : Patient presented with sudden blurred vision in both eyes during an acute episode of zika virus infection. Ophthalmological examination revealed clinical picture of multifocal choroiditis in both eyes. Lesions improved and visual acuities returned to normal level without any treatment. Conclusion : Ocular changes in acute Zika virus infection is a rare condition. Patiens may present spontaneous recovery