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Ocular tuberculosis masquerading as atypical ocular toxoplasmosis

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: interferon-gamma release assay test and Mantoux test, making the diagnosis of ocular tuberculosis more likely. The patient was shifted to antituberculous therapy, which eventually resulted in the resolution of the inflammation with a recovery of the visual acuity. The diagnosis of ocular tuberculosis requires a detailed medical history as well as microbiologic and immunologic studies. A high index of suspicion by the treating ophthalmologist is necessary to reveal the diagnosis.

Source: PubMed Central

DOI: 10.3205/oc000227

Authors: Bromeo, Albert John, Lerit, Sweet Jorlene, Arcinue, Cheryl

Institutions: Asian Eye Institute, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4387729324