Some specific issues in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious retinal diseases
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1005-1015.2012.06.002
- VernacularTitle:重视感染性视网膜疾病诊断治疗中的特殊问题,提高感染性视网膜疾病的诊断治疗水平
- Author:
Qing CHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Eye infections/diagnosis;
Eye infections/therapy;
Retinal diseases/etiology;
Editorial
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases
2012;(6):552-554
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The clinical manifestations of infectious retinal diseases are complicated,especially these result from serious infectious diseases such as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS),tuberculosis and syphilis infections.It is an important issue to differentiate infectious retinal disease from non-infectious intraocular inflammation in the clinic.It is,therefore,highly desirable to follow a proper steps to reach the correct diagnosis.Complete history review and comprehensive ocular examination remains the first step in diagnosing infectious retinal diseases.Although an array of laboratory and serological tests are available to assist in the diagnosis,some situations may require a diagnostic therapy or a tissue biopsy.Identification of the pathogen and histopathologic examination of the ocular specimen remain to be the gold standard of diagnosis.Initiation a specific and appropriate antimicrobial therapy needs multidisciplinary collaborations including ophthalmologists and infectious specialists.Updated knowledge of general medicine and management of infectious diseases,interdisciplinary collaborations and optimization of treatment processes will improve the diagnosis and treatment of retinal infectious diseases in the future.
