Abstract
Churg-Strauss syndrome is a rare diffuse vasculitis of which the ocular manifestations have been well documented. However, reports of conjunctival involvement in Churg-Strauss syndrome are scarce. Such a presentation is described in a man with Candida albicans infection as well as ankylosing spondylitis, and a possible aetiological linkage is established amongst all three.
MeSH terms
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Candida albicans / pathogenicity*
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Candidiasis / complications*
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Candidiasis / diagnosis
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Candidiasis / drug therapy
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Churg-Strauss Syndrome / complications*
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Churg-Strauss Syndrome / diagnosis
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Churg-Strauss Syndrome / drug therapy
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Conjunctival Diseases / diagnosis
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Conjunctival Diseases / drug therapy
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Conjunctival Diseases / etiology*
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Lung Diseases, Fungal / complications*
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Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnosis
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Lung Diseases, Fungal / drug therapy
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Prednisolone / therapeutic use
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Spondylitis, Ankylosing / complications*
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Spondylitis, Ankylosing / diagnosis
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Spondylitis, Ankylosing / drug therapy
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Prednisolone