Chikungunya-associated uveitis and exudative retinal detachment: a case report

Conclusion: The prevalence of chikungunya fever–related uveitis is increasing with the recent epidemics throughout the Americas. Inflammation can occur during the febrile illness or months later and can manifest in a variety of ways. Posterior segment inflammation is more commonly a delayed presentation. Previous reports suggest that chikungunya fever–related uveitis responds well to corticosteroid therapy. This is the first reported case of recurrent inflammation. Given the wide variety of presentations, chikungunya fever–related uveitis should be included in the differential diagnosis of all at-risk patients presenting with acute ocular inflammation, particularly those traveling from endemic regions.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research