Ocular Involvement of Brucellosis: A Pooled Analysis Study
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, cilt.31, sa.8, ss.1677-1686, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 8
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2164727
- Dergi Adı: Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1677-1686
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Brucella, brucellosis, endophthalmitis, ocular involvement, pooled analysis, uveitis
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aim: Brucellosis may affect the eye to varying degrees. The aim of this study was to investigate the ocular involvement of brucellosis and highlight key points. Material and Methods: Published literature in English language on the ocular involvement of brucellosis within last 30 years was evaluated. The PubMed international database was screened using certain keywords. Results: The study included 27 publications evaluating a total of 159 cases. The most common types of ocular involvement were uveitis (52.2%) and conjunctivitis (17.6%). Most cases had concomitant systemic brucellosis (27.7%), and the most commonly used diagnostic method was a serological test (92.4%). Of all the patients, 37.1% recovered with sequelae. Conclusion: Brucellosis may cause a wide range of ophthalmic manifestations, and an overlooked or late diagnosis may also lead to the development of sequelae or loss of vision. A routine ophthalmologic examination should be performed in all patients with systemic brucellosis.