Parinaud syndrome caused by Bartonella henselae: case report

Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 1996 Nov-Dec;38(6):437-40. doi: 10.1590/s0036-46651996000600009.

Abstract

The authors report a case of Parinaud syndrome (conjunctivitis with pre-auricular satellite adenitis) caused by Bartonella henselae, the etiologic agent of Cat Scratch Disease. The etiologic assessment of this case was performed by serum indirect immunofluorescence reaction and allowed for a better therapeutics and follow up, avoiding ineffective antibiotics and surgical interventions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bartonella henselae*
  • Cat-Scratch Disease / complications*
  • Cat-Scratch Disease / microbiology
  • Cats
  • Child
  • Conjunctivitis, Bacterial / microbiology*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ocular Motility Disorders / etiology*