Platelet Transfusion Related Panophthalmitis and Endophthalmitis in Patients with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever.

Platelet Transfusion Related Panophthalmitis and Endophthalmitis in Patients with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever.
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2018 Jul 30;:
Authors: R K, Sundar M D, Mandal S, Ravani R, Kumar V
Abstract
Dengue is a vector-borne viral illness of major public health importance. It is endemic in many parts of India and also causes frequent epidemics. Platelet transfusions are given in severe cases of dengue fever to treat and prevent hemorrhagic complications. Here, we report three patients in North India with development of panophthalmitis and endophthalmitis shortly after receiving platelet transfusion.
PMID: 30062992 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - July 30, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: R K, Sundar M D, Mandal S, Ravani R, Kumar V Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research