Spotted fever rickettsiosis presenting with bilateral anterior uveitis and retinitis: A case report

Spotted fever is a common rickettsial disease in India. It is caused by Rickettsia conorii, which demonstrates vascular tropism and causes endothelial injury. Ocular manifestations include multifocal retinitis and disc edema. Anterior uveitis as a presenting feature of spotted fever is uncommon. We...

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Main Authors: Sohini Das, George A Ninan, Smitha Jasper, Minu George, Ramya Iyadurai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2020;volume=9;issue=2;spage=1236;epage=1239;aulast=