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Use of systemic cyclosporin A in a case of severe Toxocara uveitis.

Authors :
Mora, Paolo
Vecchi, Marco
Barbera, Laura
Toscani, Marco
Orsoni, Jelka G.
Source :
Journal of Infection; May2006, Vol. 52 Issue 5, pe159-e161, 0p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Summary: The report describes the case of an adult patient presenting a severe, serologically proven, Toxocara endophthalmitis, unresponsive to the common surgical and medical approach (vitrectomy, anti-parasitic treatment followed by high-dose corticosteroids). The association of oral cyclosporin A to a lower dose of prednisone was successful in achieving a long-term control of the ocular inflammation without systemic side effects. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01634453
Volume :
52
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Infection
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22411728
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2005.07.030