Central scotoma without prodromal illness caused by Bartonella henselae neuroretinitis

Best, J. A. Van; Price, Brian

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2012.12.018

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“…The ocular manifestations of Bartonella spp. infection are likewise myriad and have included scotomas [ 11 ], papillitis, [ 12 ] retinal artery occlusions [ 13 ], and even a macular hole [ 14 ]. Although systemic cat-scratch disease primarily affects young patients, ocular bartonellosis has a broader age distribution [ 15 ].…”

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Clinical Profile and Visual Outcome of Ocular Bartonellosis in Malaysia

Tan

Fhun

Tai

et al. 2017

Journal of Tropical Medicine

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Background. Ocular bartonellosis can present in various ways, with variable visual outcome. There is limited data on ocular bartonellosis in Malaysia. Objective. We aim to describe the clinical presentation and visual outcome of ocular bartonellosis in Malaysia. Materials and Methods. This was a retrospective review of patients treated for ocular bartonellosis in two ophthalmology centers in Malaysia between January 2013 and December 2015. The diagnosis was based on clinical features, supported by a positive Bartonella spp. serology. Results. Of the 19 patients in our series, females were predominant (63.2%). The mean age was 29.3 years. The majority (63.2%) had unilateral involvement. Five patients (26.3%) had a history of contact with cats. Neuroretinitis was the most common presentation (62.5%). Azithromycin was the antibiotic of choice (42.1%). Concurrent systemic corticosteroids were used in approximately 60% of cases. The presenting visual acuity was worse than 6/18 in approximately 60% of eyes; on final review, 76.9% of eyes had a visual acuity better than 6/18. Conclusion. Ocular bartonellosis tends to present with neuroretinitis. Azithromycin is a viable option for treatment. Systemic corticosteroids may be considered in those with poor visual acuity on presentation.

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Clinical Profile and Visual Outcome of Ocular Bartonellosis in Malaysia

Tan

Fhun

Tai

et al. 2017

Journal of Tropical Medicine

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“…Best et al [ 141 ] reported a case in which a patient came to the emergency department with a unilateral central scotoma and no prodromal symptoms, a rare presentation for this illness. The patient was afebrile and had no visible skin lesions associated with a cat scratch or bite, nor did she have lymphadenopathy.…”

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The Clinical Profile of Cat-Scratch Disease’s Neuro-Ophthalmological Effects

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Cat-scratch disease is an illness caused by Bartonella henselae that occurs as a result of contact with an infected kitten or dog, such as a bite or scratch. It is more prevalent in children and young adults, as well as immunocompromised individuals. There are limited publications examining the features of CSD in patients. As such, the purpose of this research was to assess the clinical neuro-ophthalmological consequences of CSD reported in the literature. Among the ophthalmologic disorders caused by cat-scratch disease in humans, Parinaud oculoglandular syndrome, uveitis, vitritis, retinitis, retinochoroiditis and optic neuritis are the most prevalent. The neurological disorders caused by cat-scratch disease in humans include encephalopathy, transverse myelitis, radiculitis, and cerebellar ataxia. The current review addresses the neuro-ophthalmological clinical manifestations of cat-scratch disease, as described in papers published over the last four decades (1980–2022). All the data gathered were obtained from PubMed, Medline and Google Scholar. The current descriptive review summarizes the most-often-encountered clinical symptomatology in instances of cat-scratch disease with neurological and ocular invasion. Thus, the purpose of this review is to increase knowledge of cat-scratch disease’s neuro-ophthalmological manifestations.

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Central scotoma without prodromal illness caused by Bartonella henselae neuroretinitis

Cited by 2 publications

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Clinical Profile and Visual Outcome of Ocular Bartonellosis in Malaysia

Clinical Profile and Visual Outcome of Ocular Bartonellosis in Malaysia

The Clinical Profile of Cat-Scratch Disease’s Neuro-Ophthalmological Effects

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