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Abstract #61093 Published in IGR 17-1

Uveitis secondary to leishmaniasis immune reconstitution syndrome in an HIV-positive patient

Davies O; Allen F; Gruener AM; Simons R; Graham EM; Larbalestier N
International journal of STD & AIDS 2016; 27: 598-600


We describe the case of an HIV-infected patient treated for visceral leishmaniasis who developed uveitis as part of a leishmaniasis immune reconstitution syndrome. Visceral leishmaniasis is increasingly found in HIV-positive adults. Its ophthalmic manifestations can range from relatively minor to complicated anterior uveitis, leading to secondary glaucoma and loss of vision. Clinicians caring for people living with HIV should be alert to the complications of leishmaniasis that can occur before and during treatment.

Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Westminster Bridge Road, London, UK odavies@doctors.net.uk.

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Classification:

9.4.6 Glaucomas associated with inflammation, uveitis (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)



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