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Use of intravitreal dexamethasone implant to control paradoxical worsening in a case of syphilitic acute placoid posterior chorioretinitis

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Paradoxical worsening of ocular syphilis after initiation of antimicrobial therapy is rare, however it is important for the clinicians to be aware of this occurrence, as prompt recognition and timely intervention with corticosteroids can lead to restoration of vision. Alteration/discontinuation of antimicrobial therapy may not be indicated. Our case highlighted the role of dexamethasone implant to control such paradoxical worsening in a young patient with ocular syphilis.

Source: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports

DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_417_21

Authors: Manpreet Brar, Dilraj Singh Grewal, Satinder Pal Singh Grewal, Mansi Sharma, Rahatdeep Singh Brar, Mangat Dogra

Institutions: Grewal Eye Institute, Duke University

Language: English

Topic: Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4226483733

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