Recurrent uveitis, cystoid macular edema and pericarditis in Lyme disease.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_057EBBE65ACD
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Recurrent uveitis, cystoid macular edema and pericarditis in Lyme disease.
Journal
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
Author(s)
Guex-Crosier Y., Herbort C.P.
ISSN
0927-3948 (Print)
ISSN-L
0927-3948
Publication state
Published
Issued date
1994
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
2
Number
2
Pages
111-113
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal ArticlePublication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Lyme disease has been associated with many systemic and ocular complications. The authors' patient, a 26-year-old man, developed recurrent pars planitis with two episodes of acute pericarditis. Extensive medical investigations were negative except for a highly positive western blot for Borrelia burgdorferi. Specific antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease was followed by a long lasting period without any relapse.
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