Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital Researcher Provides New Insights into Monkeypox (Monkeypox-related ophthalmic disease).

A recent report from Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, provides new insights into monkeypox, a viral infection that has been spreading worldwide since mid-2022. The report describes a case of a man who developed ocular symptoms, including blepharoconjunctivitis and preseptal cellulitis, followed by skin symptoms. Samples taken from his oropharynx and skin lesions tested positive for the monkeypox virus. The patient was treated with topical lubricant, antibiotics, and antiviral medication, but eventually developed corneal ulceration. Treatment with tecovirimat, a medication used for smallpox, was initiated, and the patient eventually experienced resolution of the corneal lesion, leaving a scar. This research provides valuable information about the ocular manifestations of monkeypox and the potential treatment options. [Extracted from the article]