Journal article
Baylisascaris procyonis and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 Coinfection Presenting as Ocular Larva Migrans with Granuloma Formation in a Child
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, Vol.93(3), pp.612-614
09/2015
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.15-0272
PMCID: PMC4559706
PMID: 26123955
Abstract
Ocular Baylisascaris procyonis infection results from ingestion of infective eggs of B. procyonis, the raccoon ascarid. Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection of the retina is the result of either primary infection or reactivated disease. Herein, we report a case of a 12-year-old female resident of the Bronx in New York City, who presented with pan-uveitis and vision loss. Initial evaluation for etiologic causes was nondiagnostic. Serology for anti-Baylisascaris procyonis antibodies in serum and vitreous fluid were both positive. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of vitreous fluid was positive for HSV-2. Treatment with vitrectomy, albendazole, and acyclovir resulted in mild improvement of visual acuity. The atypical presentation of B. procyonis in this case, as ocular larva migrans with a peripheral granuloma and retinal detachment, underscores the importance of maintaining a high degree of suspicion for this pathogen even in non-diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis (DUSN) patients in urban areas. This case further illustrates that it is possible to have coexisting infections in cases of posterior uveitis.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Baylisascaris procyonis and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 Coinfection Presenting as Ocular Larva Migrans with Granuloma Formation in a Child
- Creators
- Grace Liu - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, New York; Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana; Virology Laboratory, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IowaGlenn Fennelly - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, New York; Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana; Virology Laboratory, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IowaKevin R Kazacos - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, New York; Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana; Virology Laboratory, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IowaCharles Grose - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, New York; Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana; Virology Laboratory, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IowaJoanna Dobroszycki - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, New York; Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana; Virology Laboratory, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IowaNorman Saffra - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, New York; Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana; Virology Laboratory, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IowaChristina M Coyle - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, New York; Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana; Virology Laboratory, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IowaLouis M Weiss - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, New York; Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana; Virology Laboratory, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IowaMoshe M Szlechter - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, New York; Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana; Virology Laboratory, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IowaHerbert B Tanowitz - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, New York; Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York; Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York; Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, Indiana; Virology Laboratory, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa herbert.tanowitz@einstein.yu.edu
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, Vol.93(3), pp.612-614
- DOI
- 10.4269/ajtmh.15-0272
- PMID
- 26123955
- PMCID
- PMC4559706
- ISSN
- 0002-9637
- eISSN
- 1476-1645
- Grant note
- R01 AI089716 / NIAID NIH HHS AI-89716 / NIAID NIH HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/2015
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Infectious Disease (Pediatrics)
- Record Identifier
- 9984093349502771
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