Blindness Following Visceral Leishmaniasis : A Neglected Post-Kala-Azar Complication
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2015-11-29
Authors
Khalil, Eltahir Awad G
Musa, Ahmed M.
Elhassan, Ahmed M.
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UOFK
Abstract
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality that affects multiple organs. Post-kala-azar ocular involvement is a serious complication that can manifest as blepharo-conjuctivitis or pan-uveitis. Failure of prompt diagnosis and treatment can result in blindness. We report five cases with pan-uveitis that followed the successful treatment of VL and consequent post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis were presented. Two patients lost their sight permanently but the rest were successfully treated. A high index of suspicion and prompt treatment are of paramount importance in order to avoid blindness following post-kala-azar ocular uveitis.
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Blindness, Visceral Leishmaniasis, Neglected Post-Kala-Azar, Complication