J Yang1, S Baltatzis, C S Foster. 1. Uveitis and Immunology Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02114, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe a case of bilateral peripheral ulcerative keratitis after Salmonella gastroenteritis. METHODS: Case report with description of treatment and outcome. RESULTS: The peripheral ulcerative keratitis gradually resolved in both eyes after appropriate systemic antibiotic therapy and local ocular care. CONCLUSION: Peripheral ulcerative keratitis can result as a consequence of infectious gastroenteritis.
PURPOSE: To describe a case of bilateral peripheral ulcerative keratitis after Salmonella gastroenteritis. METHODS: Case report with description of treatment and outcome. RESULTS: The peripheral ulcerative keratitis gradually resolved in both eyes after appropriate systemic antibiotic therapy and local ocular care. CONCLUSION: Peripheral ulcerative keratitis can result as a consequence of infectious gastroenteritis.