Literature DB >> 33429468

Clinics of ocular tuberculosis: A review.

Bjorn Kaijun Betzler1, Vishali Gupta2, Rupesh Agrawal1,3,4,5.   

Abstract

Ocular tuberculosis (OTB) is an extrapulmonary mycobacterial infection, which still sees variations in incidence, manifestations, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. While the disease is gaining more recognition as a differential in ocular inflammation, it remains a difficult entity to detect and treat. Global efforts to synthesize and standardize the approach to OTB could prove useful in delivering quicker, more effective care. We summarize recent insights in appropriate nomenclature, clinical presentations, diagnostic modalities and courses of treatment.
© 2021 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.

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Keywords:  mycobacteria; ocular tuberculosis; tuberculosis; uveitis

Year:  2021        PMID: 33429468     DOI: 10.1111/ceo.13847

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Clin Exp Ophthalmol        ISSN: 1442-6404            Impact factor:   4.207


  3 in total

Review 1.  Tubercular Retinal Vasculitis: Diagnostic Dilemma and Management Strategies.

Authors:  Jay Kalliath; Anuradha Dhawan; Dhananjay Shukla
Journal:  Clin Ophthalmol       Date:  2021-12-15

2.  Characterization of M Cells in Tear Duct-Associated Lymphoid Tissue of Mice: A Potential Role in Immunosurveillance on the Ocular Surface.

Authors:  Yuki Oya; Shunsuke Kimura; Yutaka Nakamura; Narumi Ishihara; Shunsuke Takano; Ryo Morita; Mayumi Endo; Koji Hase
Journal:  Front Immunol       Date:  2021-11-22       Impact factor: 7.561

3.  Types of Fundus Involvement in Intraocular Tuberculosis.

Authors:  Mahmut Kaya; Gökcen Ömeroglu Şimşek; Eyüp Sabri Ucan; Ferdane Ataş; Damla Gündüz; Burça Takar; Ali Osman Saatci
Journal:  Turk Thorac J       Date:  2022-09
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