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Good visual outcome of tuberculous chorioretinitis after ART initiation in a HIV-infected patient

Authors: Erik Schaftenaar, Christina Meenken, G. Seerp Baarsma, Georges M. G. M. Verjans, Remco P. H. Peters

Published in: International Ophthalmology | Issue 6/2014

Abstract

Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is an important cause of sight-threatening chorioretinitis in HIV-infected individuals living in M. tuberculosis endemic areas. We present a case of tuberculous chorioretinitis in a HIV-infected man after recent initiation of antiretroviral therapy in rural South Africa, who had nearly complete resolution of clinical signs and symptoms after standard tuberculosis treatment. His presentation was most likely associated with immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome.

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Title: Good visual outcome of tuberculous chorioretinitis after ART initiation in a HIV-infected patient
Authors: Erik Schaftenaar
Christina Meenken
G. Seerp Baarsma
Georges M. G. M. Verjans
Remco P. H. Peters
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: International Ophthalmology / Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 0165-5701
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2630
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-014-9997-6

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Good visual outcome of tuberculous chorioretinitis after ART initiation in a HIV-infected patient

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