Case report: The case is reported of acute retinal necrosis with bilateral involvement due to Varicella Zoster virus in a 77 year-old man. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of aqueous humor was positive for Varicella Zoster virus (VZV). He developed a Kyrieleis’ vasculitis a month after the starting treatment, when the PCR analysis was negative.
Discussion: PCR is a quick and safe technique, with a high sensitivity and specificity of 97%, useful to diagnose and monitor the viral activity. The intervention must be urgent, due to the dramatically rapid evolution. Oral famciclovir oral is good alternative owing to its bioavailability.
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【저자키워드】 polymerase chain reaction, Reacción en cadena de la polimerasa, famciclovir, Acute retinal necrosis, retinal necrosis, Kyrieleis’ vasculitis, Necrosis retiniana aguda, Necrotizing retinitis, Retinitis necrosantes, Vasculitis de Kyrieleis.,
【저자키워드】 polymerase chain reaction, Reacción en cadena de la polimerasa, famciclovir, Acute retinal necrosis, retinal necrosis, Kyrieleis’ vasculitis, Necrosis retiniana aguda, Necrotizing retinitis, Retinitis necrosantes, Vasculitis de Kyrieleis.,