Bilateral Anterior Uveitis in the Context of Concurrent HIV and Syphilis Co-infection.

Authors

Devaun M Reid
Sunny Kahlon, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Monica Khadka
Nishanth Chalasani
Thomas A Weppelmann

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-2024

Abstract

This case report presents bilateral anterior uveitis (BAU) in a 26-year-old male concurrently infected with HIV and syphilis, highlighting a rare and complex clinical presentation. BAU, typically linked with systemic diseases, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges when co-occurring with such infections. Despite common associations with posterior uveitis in co-infected individuals, this patient displayed BAU, underscoring the variability in ocular manifestations. The case details the clinical progression, diagnosis, and management strategies, emphasizing the need for comprehensive ophthalmologic and systemic evaluation. The report aims to enhance awareness and understanding of the implications of concurrent HIV and syphilis infections in ocular inflammation, advocating for tailored treatment approaches and a high index of suspicion in similar presentations.

Volume

16

Issue

6

First Page

63024

Last Page

63024

ISSN

2168-8184

Published In/Presented At

Reid, D. M., Kahlon, S., Khadka, M., Chalasani, N., & Weppelmann, T. A. (2024). Bilateral Anterior Uveitis in the Context of Concurrent HIV and Syphilis Co-infection. Cureus, 16(6), e63024. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.63024

Disciplines

Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

39050336

Department(s)

USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students

Document Type

Article