Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6118874 | International Journal of Infectious Diseases | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Optic neuritis (ON) is a rare association of Q fever. We report the first case of ON associated with Q fever in Australia and review all previously reported cases in the medical literature. The impact of therapy with antibiotics and steroids on outcome is discussed. Q fever should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with apparent acute idiopathic ON.
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Authors
Chong Ong, Omar Ahmad, Sanjaya Senanayake, Graham Buirski, Christian Lueck,