Abstract

MILLAN-RODRIGUEZ, A.C. et al. Intermediate uveitis due to human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol [online]. 2012, vol.87, n.2, pp.44-46. ISSN 0365-6691.

Case report: The case of a 66-year-old woman with intermediate uveitis in both eyes and progressive weakness of lower limbs is reported. A human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection was detected in the serological study, with the patient being diagnosed with tropical spastic paraparesis and HTLV-1 intermediate uveitis. The patient made good progress with oral steroid treatment. Discussion: The clinical and epidemiological aspects of HTLV-1 infection are discussed. We recommend a serological determination of the virus in intermediate uveitis of unknown origin in people from endemic areas or with neurological symptoms.

Keywords : Human T-lymphotropic virus 1; Uveitis; Intermediate uveitis; Tropical spastic paraparesis; Retroviridae infections.

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