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Bilateral acute retinal necrosis due to varicella zóster virus in an elderly patient
- Source :
- Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia. 90(11)
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The case is reported of acute retinal necrosis with bilateral involvement due to Varicella Zoster virus in a 77 year-old man. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of aqueous humor was positive for Varicella Zoster virus (VZV). He developed a Kyrieleis' vasculitis a month after the starting treatment, when the PCR analysis was negative.PCR is a quick and safe technique, with a high sensitivity and specificity of 97%, useful to diagnose and monitor the viral activity. The intervention must be urgent, due to the dramatically rapid evolution. Oral famciclovir oral is good alternative owing to its bioavailability.
Details
- ISSN :
- 19897286
- Volume :
- 90
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia
- Accession number :
- edsair.pmid..........a766d828fe1b52c26ff97ea8f0537bcd