What is it about?
The development of Optic Neuritis after immunization with vaccine against diphtheria and tetanus is rare, as is the association of ON with mydriasis, but it may occur.However, this can occur a few days after vaccination and optic neuritis can be one of the adverse effects.
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Why is it important?
Prolonged mydriasis was the manifestation that differed from the other cases previously described. This manifestation caught our attention because we did not find another case in the literature with such a prolonged period of mydriasis.
Perspectives
Effective treatment of Optic Neuritis includes the early administration of pulse or oral corticosteroids. the response to oral treatment is usually favorable.
Dr. Elcio Luiz Bonamigo
Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina
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This page is a summary of: Optic neuritis and mydriasis after vaccination: a case report, Journal of Medical Case Reports, April 2024, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04526-y.
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