Atypical Unilateral Multifocal Choroiditis and Retinal Vasculitis Following Presumed West Nile Virus Infection.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2025
Publication Title
Ocular immunology and inflammation
Abstract
PURPOSE: We report a case of an atypical multifocal choroiditis with retinal vasculitis associated with positive West Nile serology.
METHODS: Retrospective case report.
RESULTS: A healthy 18-year-old man presented with floaters in the left eye that started while backpacking in Wyoming. Examination and testing revealed numerous chorioretinal lesions in the left eye, as well as retinal vasculitis and evidence of branch retinal vein occlusion. Serology was positive for West Nile Virus.
CONCLUSION: West Nile virus may be a trigger for development of multifocal choroiditis in susceptible individuals.
Volume
33
Issue
8
First Page
1561
Last Page
1564
Recommended Citation
Carey NL, Tracey BM, Matsyaraja T, Trese M, Randhawa S, Purt B, Kodati S. Atypical Unilateral Multifocal Choroiditis and Retinal Vasculitis Following Presumed West Nile Virus Infection. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2025 Oct;33(8):1561-1564. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2025.2495829. Epub 2025 Apr 23. PMID: 40267347; PMCID: PMC12353507.
DOI
10.1080/09273948.2025.2495829.
ISSN
1744-5078
PubMed ID
40267347