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Bartonella henselae infection associated with neuroretinitis, central retinal artery and vein occlusion, neovascular glaucoma, and severe vision loss.

Authors :
Gray AV
Michels KS
Lauer AK
Samples JR
Source :
American journal of ophthalmology [Am J Ophthalmol] 2004 Jan; Vol. 137 (1), pp. 187-9.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of Bartonella henselae infection.<br />Design: Observational case report.<br />Methods: Review of the clinical, laboratory, photographic, and angiographic records of a patient with cat scratch disease associated with central retinal artery and vein occlusion, neovascular glaucoma, and severe vision loss.<br />Results: A 21-year-old man had no light perception in the left eye secondary to concurrent central retinal artery and vein occlusion believed to have resulted from infection with Bartonella henselae. Forty days later, he developed neovascular glaucoma in the left eye.<br />Conclusion: Ocular complications associated with Bartonella henselae infection may include central retinal artery and vein occlusion, neovascular glaucoma, and severe vision loss.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-9394
Volume :
137
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14700670
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9394(03)00784-0