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  • Title: Retinitis and optic neuritis in a child with chickenpox: case report and review of literature.
    Author: Tappeiner C, Aebi C, Garweg JG.
    Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J; 2010 Dec; 29(12):1150-2. PubMed ID: 20622712.
    Abstract:
    In immunocompetent individuals, necrotizing retinopathy is a rare complication of chickenpox. Herein, we report on a 3-year-old immunocompetent boy who developed retinitis and optic neuritis 3 days after the onset of chickenpox and compare the findings to published cases. Since macula and optic nerve were affected, visual acuity remained poor. An early diagnosis and treatment of ocular manifestations in chickenpox is imperative for the preservation of a residual visual function and prevention of blinding secondary complications.
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