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Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine

Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-8731

+44 1300 500008

Ayşegul Mavi Yıldız

Department of Ophthalmology, Retina Eye Hospital, Bursa, Turkey

Publications
  • Short Commentary   
    Ocular Syphilis- An Unusual Case Presentation of the Great Imitator and Minireview of the literature
    Author(s): Sami Yılmaz*, Ayşegul Mavi Yıldız and Remzi Avcı

    Infectious uveitis is a common entity representing 15–20% of all uveitis cases worldwide. The aim of this short commentary is to provide a summary of the identification, treatment, and complications associated with syphilitic uveitis. While syphilitic uveitis may involve any part of the eye from cornea to optic nerve and retina, the most devastating complications are represented by posterior segment involvement. As syphilitic uveitis can mimic various types of immun-mediated uveitis, clinical suspicion, recognizing certain clinical features including multi-modal imaging characteristics are crucial for visual recovery and preservation... View More»
    DOI: 10.35248/2329-8731.20.08.198

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