Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Reetika Sharma
India
Case Report
Recurrent Kala Azar with Recurrent Post-Kala-Azar Anterior Uveitis in an Immuno competent Child: A Case Report
Author(s): Gautam Sinha, Sadhana Kumari, Reetika Sharma, Bhagabat Nayak, Bharat Patil and Rakesh KumarGautam Sinha, Sadhana Kumari, Reetika Sharma, Bhagabat Nayak, Bharat Patil and Rakesh Kumar
We are reporting a case of recurrent Kala azar with recurrent post-Kala-azar anterior uveitis in an 8 year old immune-competent child. Patient presented history of intermittent fever with loss of appetite and lassitude. Diagnosis of Kala azar was made on the basis of clinical examination and bone marrow microscopy. Child was treated with intravenous liposomal Amphotericin B, and was declared cured after 3 weeks. However, after one week of discharge, he presented with both eyes redness and on slit lamp examination bilateral anterior uveitis was detected. Uveitis was treated with topical steroids and cycloplegics. Relapse of Kala azar was noted 5 months after the first attack. He was treated with increased dose of intravenous liposomal Amphotericin B. After completion of treatment, bilateral anterior uveitis was noted. This was more severe than first attack, associated with fibrinous ex.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000381