Abstract

BISERO, Elsa D et al. Presentation of a Pediatric Case of Ocular Tuberculosis and Drug Resistance. Rev. am. med. respir. [online]. 2023, vol.23, n.1, pp.41-46. ISSN 1852-236X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.56538/ramr.twmh6912.

Eye engagement is an extrapulmonary form of tuberculosis. It can compromise any component of the visual system. Eye manifestations can be caused by an active infection that invades the eye or by a delayed hypersensitivity immune reaction. The most com mon clinical presentations are: chronic anterior uveitis, choroiditis and sclero-keratitis. Despite the existence of highly sensitive molecular tools, arriving at diagnosis in rare or undeceived ways with eye tuberculosis in a child remains a major challenge, based on clinical presentation, systemic evaluation and therapeutic response. Treatment involves the use of antiphymics and often steroids.

The objective was to present a form of endophthalmic tuberculosis, miliary pulmonary and meningeal, in the framework of drug resistance.

Keywords : Childhood tuberculosis; Ocular tuberculosis; Meningeal tuberculosis; Resistance; Diagnostic.

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