Publications by authors named "Michele Pettito"

Introduction: Although the current Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic is a major public health concern, most reports have focused on congenital ZIKV syndrome, its most devastating manifestation. Severe ocular complications associated with ZIKV infections and possible pathogenetic factors are rarely described. Here, we describe three Venezuelan patients who developed severe ocular manifestations following ZIKV infections.

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Importance: The ocular manifestations and sequelae of Zika virus infection are not well known. Recently, the World Health Organization changed the declaration of Zika as a public health emergency and designated the viral outbreak and related microcephaly clusters as a long-term program of work. This change indicates the urgent need to evaluate and document ophthalmic manifestations in patients for timely management of this disease.

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Purpose: To report the use of intravitreal triamcinolone for Susac Syndrome in one patient.

Methods: Case report.

Results: A 23-year-old woman presented with presented with sudden visual loss in the left eye with associated neurologic symptoms.

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