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Chiasmal Optic Neuritis in Lyme Disease

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: To report Lyme disease as the cause of chiasmal optic neuritis in a 10-year-old girl. METHODS: The patient underwent ophthalmologic, laboratory, and imaging examinations. RESULTS: The patient's history and clinical course were consistent with Lyme disease. Laboratory studies disclosed increased serum Lyme immunoglobulin G titer, which improved after antibiotic treatment. CONCLUSION: Lyme disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis of chiasmal optic neuritis.

Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)71011-6

Authors: Ingrid U. Scott, Ariadna Silva-Lepe, R. Michael Siatkowski

Institution: University of Miami

Language: English

Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,300