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  • Title: Mycobacterium tuberculosis presenting as chronic red eye.
    Author: Jennings A, Bilous M, Asimakis P, Maloof AJ.
    Journal: Cornea; 2006 Oct; 25(9):1118-20. PubMed ID: 17133069.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To report a case of tuberculosis of the conjunctiva. METHODS: Case report with pathologic correlation. A 17-year-old man who had relocated to Australia from Liberia presented with chronic unilateral conjunctivitis. RESULTS: The diagnosis was not initially evident, despite 2 separate biopsy specimens, conjunctival cultures, and polymerase chain reaction testing. Definitive diagnosis was made after repeated histologic examination. Antituberculous treatment resulted in prompt resolution of all ocular signs. CONCLUSION: Tuberculous conjunctivitis is now a very rare condition in the developed world. Definitive diagnosis requires the identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis organisms in conjunctival biopsy specimens-either through microscopic detection of acid-fast bacilli or more sensitive culture techniques.
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