PERIPHERAL ULCERATIVE KERATITIS AFTER SALMONELLA-GASTROENTERITIS

Authors
YANG J BALTATZIS S FOSTER CS
Citation
J. Yang et al., PERIPHERAL ULCERATIVE KERATITIS AFTER SALMONELLA-GASTROENTERITIS, Cornea, 17(6), 1998, pp. 672-674
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Ophthalmology
Journal title
Cornea → ACNP
ISSN journal
02773740
Volume
17
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
672 - 674
Database
ISI
SICI code
0277-3740(1998)17:6<672:PUKAS>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Purpose. To describe a case of bilateral peripheral ulcerative keratit is after Salmonella gastroenteritis. Methods. Case report with descrip tion of treatment and outcome. Results. The peripheral ulcerative kera titis gradually resolved in both eyes after appropriate systemic antib iotic therapy and local ocular care. Conclusion. Peripheral ulcerative keratitis can result as a consequence of infectious gastroenteritis.