Clinical characteristics and visual outcomes in infectious scleritis: a review

Emeline Radhika Ramenaden, Veena Rao RaijiDepartment of Ophthalmology, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USAAbstract: Infection is a very important but rare cause of scleritis, occurring in about 5%–10% of all patients presenting with scleral inflammation. However, due to the s...

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Autores principales:	Ramenaden ER, Raiji VR
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Publicado:	Dove Medical Press 2013
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:fc673029be40413280b16ca9cded8fd52021-12-02T01:40:33ZClinical characteristics and visual outcomes in infectious scleritis: a review1177-54671177-5483https://doaj.org/article/fc673029be40413280b16ca9cded8fd52013-11-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.dovepress.com/clinical-characteristics-and-visual-outcomes-in-infectious-scleritis-a-a14874https://doaj.org/toc/1177-5467https://doaj.org/toc/1177-5483Emeline Radhika Ramenaden, Veena Rao RaijiDepartment of Ophthalmology, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USAAbstract: Infection is a very important but rare cause of scleritis, occurring in about 5%–10% of all patients presenting with scleral inflammation. However, due to the similarity of its presentation, infectious scleritis is often initially managed as autoimmune, potentially further worsening its outcome. The overall visual outcome in infectious scleritis is generally worse than its autoimmune counterparts, perhaps because of the delay in diagnosis or because of the aggressive nature of associated microbes. Thus, there is a definite need for insight into the diagnostic approach and treatment options for this ocular disease process. Several studies and case reports have been published in recent years that have provided useful information regarding the presenting clinical features and etiologic microbial agents in infectious scleritis. This review summarizes the important findings in the literature that may aid in differentiating infectious scleritis from other etiologies, including predisposing factors, microbe-specific characteristics, diagnostic tools, treatment modalities, and outcomes.Keywords: infectious scleritis, Pseudomonas, necrotizing scleritis, abscessRamenaden ERRaiji VRDove Medical PressarticleOphthalmologyRE1-994ENClinical Ophthalmology, Vol 2013, Iss default, Pp 2113-2122 (2013)
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description	Emeline Radhika Ramenaden, Veena Rao RaijiDepartment of Ophthalmology, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USAAbstract: Infection is a very important but rare cause of scleritis, occurring in about 5%–10% of all patients presenting with scleral inflammation. However, due to the similarity of its presentation, infectious scleritis is often initially managed as autoimmune, potentially further worsening its outcome. The overall visual outcome in infectious scleritis is generally worse than its autoimmune counterparts, perhaps because of the delay in diagnosis or because of the aggressive nature of associated microbes. Thus, there is a definite need for insight into the diagnostic approach and treatment options for this ocular disease process. Several studies and case reports have been published in recent years that have provided useful information regarding the presenting clinical features and etiologic microbial agents in infectious scleritis. This review summarizes the important findings in the literature that may aid in differentiating infectious scleritis from other etiologies, including predisposing factors, microbe-specific characteristics, diagnostic tools, treatment modalities, and outcomes.Keywords: infectious scleritis, Pseudomonas, necrotizing scleritis, abscess
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title	Clinical characteristics and visual outcomes in infectious scleritis: a review
title_short	Clinical characteristics and visual outcomes in infectious scleritis: a review
title_full	Clinical characteristics and visual outcomes in infectious scleritis: a review
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title_full_unstemmed	Clinical characteristics and visual outcomes in infectious scleritis: a review
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Clinical characteristics and visual outcomes in infectious scleritis: a review

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