Development & Spontaneous Resolution of a Full-thickness Macular Hole in Bartonella Neuroretinitis

November 27, 2019

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31341998

2019 Jul 9;15:100515. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2019.100515. eCollection 2019 Sep.

The development and spontaneous resolution of a full-thickness macular hole in bartonella henselae neuroretinitis in a 12-year-old boy.

Gunzenhauser RC1, Rubino SM2, John V3, Greven MA1.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To describe an unusual case of Bartonella henselae neuroretinitis complicated by macular hole (MH) development.

OBSERVATIONS:

A full-thickness macular hole developed in a 12-year-old boy in association with serology-confirmed Bartonella henselae neuroretinitis. Following a period of observation, the MH closed without intervention.

CONCLUSION AND IMPORTANCE:

MH may occur as a complication of neuroretinitis secondary to Cat-Scratch Disease.

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**Comment**

This great article by Galaxy Labs reveals that Bartonella loves the eyes:  https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/09/07/keep-an-eye-out-for-bartonella/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/04/08/case-series-bartonella-ocular-manifestations/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/09/06/ocular-manifestations-of-bartonellosis/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2017/07/21/bartonella-and-neuroretinitis/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2017/04/06/ocular-bartonellosis/

https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2019/07/28/treatment-strategies-for-neuroretinitis-due-to-bartonella-current-options-emerging-therapies/

 

 

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Bartonella, Eye Issues

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