Am J Ophthalmol. 2004 Jan;137(1):187-9.

Bartonella henselae infection associated with neuroretinitis, central retinal artery and vein occlusion, neovascular glaucoma, and severe vision loss.

Gray AV1, Michels KS, Lauer AK, Samples JR.

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1Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland 97201-4197, USA.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To report a case of Bartonella henselae infection.

DESIGN:

Observational case report.

METHODS:

Review of the clinical, laboratory, photographic, and angiographic records of a patient with cat scratch disease associated with central retinal artery and vein occlusion, neovascular glaucoma, and severe vision loss.

RESULTS:

A 21-year-old man had no light perception in the left eye secondary to concurrent central retinal artery and vein occlusion believed to have resulted from infection with Bartonella henselae. Forty days later, he developed neovascular glaucomain the left eye.

CONCLUSION:

Ocular complications associated with Bartonella henselae infection may include central retinal artery and vein occlusion, neovascular glaucoma, and severe vision loss.

Link Here- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14700670








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