Das S, Ninan GA, Jasper S, George M, Iyadurai R. Spotted fever rickettsiosis presenting with bilateral anterior uveitis and retinitis: A case report.
J Family Med Prim Care 2020;
9:1236-1239. [PMID:
32318504 PMCID:
PMC7114010 DOI:
10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1009_19]
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Abstract
Spotted fever is a common rickettsial disease in India. It is caused by Rickettsia conorii, which demonstrates vascular tropism and causes endothelial injury. Ocular manifestations include multifocal retinitis and disc edema. Anterior uveitis as a presenting feature of spotted fever is uncommon. We present a 32-year-old man with spotted fever and bilateral anterior uveitis.
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