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2015 ; 7
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Infectious optic neuropathies: a clinical update
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Kahloun R
; Abroug N
; Ksiaa I
; Mahmoud A
; Zeghidi H
; Zaouali S
; Khairallah M
Eye Brain
2015[]; 7
(ä): 59-81
PMID28539795
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Different forms of optic neuropathy causing visual impairment of varying severity
have been reported in association with a wide variety of infectious agents.
Proper clinical diagnosis of any of these infectious conditions is based on
epidemiological data, history, systemic symptoms and signs, and the pattern of
ocular findings. Diagnosis is confirmed by serologic testing and polymerase chain
reaction in selected cases. Treatment of infectious optic neuropathies involves
the use of specific anti-infectious drugs and corticosteroids to suppress the
associated inflammatory reaction. The visual prognosis is generally good, but
persistent severe vision loss with optic atrophy can occur. This review presents
optic neuropathies caused by specific viral, bacterial, parasitic, and fungal
diseases.