Posterior uveitis arising in the setting of chikungunya infection presents a specific diagnostic and management challenge. The retinal involvement can closely resemble other infectious retinides, requiring a targeted clinical approach.
Chikungunya retinitis mimics herpetic or CMV retinitis in its presentation. Diagnosis relies on a consistent history of chikungunya disease combined with serological confirmation — detection of specific antibodies from serum or intraocular fluid.
Although the condition is often self-limiting, antiviral therapy has been found to be beneficial in this setting.
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DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.58470
Chikungunya retinitis mimics herpetic or CMV retinitis and is diagnosed based on a history of ailment with chikungunya disease and detection of specific antibodies to the virus from serum or intraocular fluid.
It is often self-limiting and, although not specific, acyclovir or intravitreal ganciclovir have been found to be beneficial.
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