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  • Title: Ocular manifestation of primary VZV infection in a splenectomized patient.
    Author: Wolf AH, Thurau SR, Kook D, Haritoglou C.
    Journal: Ocul Immunol Inflamm; 2008; 16(4):199-201. PubMed ID: 18716958.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To report a rare case of primary varicella zoster virus (VZV)-associated retinal vasculitis in a splenectomized patient. DESIGN: Case report. RESULTS: After manifestation of VZV-associated retinal vasculitis, a splenectomized patient experienced binocular loss of vision. CONCLUSIONS: For the development of VZV-associated uveitis, the presence of specific T cells are necessary. Here, the authors present a rare case of VZV-associated retinal vasculitis in a splenectomized patient.
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