H Leiba1, J Barash, A Pollack. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Kaplan Medical Center, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Rehovot, Israel.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report that uveitis may be a manifestation of poststreptococcal syndrome. METHODS: Case report. Documented attacks of bilateral uveitis were clearly associated with streptococcal infection. RESULTS: Group A streptococcal infection was evident in all bilateral uveitis attacks, which were treated with local or systemic corticosteroids and penicillin. The frequency and severity of the attacks were reduced by penicillin prophylaxis and tonsillectomy. CONCLUSIONS: Uveitis should be included as a possible manifestation of poststreptococcal syndrome. If coexisting streptococcal infection is demonstrated, penicillin prophylaxis should be considered.
PURPOSE: To report that uveitis may be a manifestation of poststreptococcal syndrome. METHODS: Case report. Documented attacks of bilateral uveitis were clearly associated with streptococcal infection. RESULTS: Group A streptococcal infection was evident in all bilateral uveitis attacks, which were treated with local or systemic corticosteroids and penicillin. The frequency and severity of the attacks were reduced by penicillin prophylaxis and tonsillectomy. CONCLUSIONS:Uveitis should be included as a possible manifestation of poststreptococcal syndrome. If coexisting streptococcal infection is demonstrated, penicillin prophylaxis should be considered.
Authors: Srilatha Vishwanath; Kalpana Badami; K S Sriprakash; B L Sujatha; S D Shashidhar; Y D Shilpa Journal: Int Ophthalmol Date: 2013-12-21 Impact factor: 2.031