West Nile virus-associated optic neuritis and chorioretinitis.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2003
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report the new ocular and neurologic features of West Nile virus (WNV) meningoencephalitis.
DESIGN: Observational case report.
METHODS: A 55-year-old woman presented with headache, stiff neck, visual loss, and fever 10 days after a weekend camping trip. Examination revealed vitritis, creamy yellow circular chorioretinal lesions, and peripheral visual field loss.
RESULTS: Laboratory investigation indicated the patient was suffering from WNV meningoencephalitis with neuro-ocular involvement.
CONCLUSION: Ophthalmologists and infectious disease specialists should recognize that the WNV infection spectrum may include ophthalmic findings, specifically optic neuritis and multifocal chorioretinitis.
Volume
136
Issue
6
First Page
1183
Last Page
1185
ISSN
0002-9394
Published In/Presented At
Anninger, W. V., Lomeo, M. D., Dingle, J., Epstein, A. D., & Lubow, M. (2003). West Nile virus-associated optic neuritis and chorioretinitis. American journal of ophthalmology, 136(6), 1183–1185. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9394(03)00738-4
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
14644244
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article