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Euro Infectious Diseases 2020: Ocular symptoms as atypical presentation of re-emerging pathogen - B McCann - United Lincolnshire Hospitals

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B McCann

We gift associate degree uncommon case of a patient presenting with muzzy vision, and fast visual loss over 2 days as their main symptom. Examination incontestable a maculopapular rash, that the patient had antecedent fired. Ophthalmology examination showed considerably reduced vision in left eye one.06 log MAR, and options in line with redness. A broad medical diagnosis was thought about. Investigations showed spirochete basal ganglion immunoglobulin positive, VDRL/ RPR positive, titre 1:32. HIV negative. spinal tap was performed with CSF PCR spirochete basal ganglion positive VDRL 1:80. Treated with IV benzathine antibiotic drug two.4g six-fold each day, for fourteen days, additionally to high dose steroids. fast improvement in vision and finish of treatment, and determination of rash... view more»

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