Ocular manifestation of primary VZV infection in a splenectomized patient

Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
Armin H WolfChristos Haritoglou

Abstract

To report a rare case of primary varicella zoster virus (VZV)-associated retinal vasculitis in a splenectomized patient. Case report. After manifestation of VZV-associated retinal vasculitis, a splenectomized patient experienced binocular loss of vision. For the development of VZV-associated uveitis, the presence of specific T cells are necessary. Here, the authors present a rare case of VZV-associated retinal vasculitis in a splenectomized patient.

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