Allergic Conjunctivitis as the Initial Ocular Manifestation of HIV in Young/Middle Age Patients [20-40YRS]

Journal Title: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1

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"ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS AS THE INITIAL OCULAR MANIFESTATION OF HIV IN YOUNG/MIDDLE AGE PATIENTS [20-40yrs] ABSTRACT: AIM: To assess the incidence of allergic conjunctivitis as the initial ocular manifestation of HIV in patients aged 20-40yrs METHODS: This was a retrospective case series analysis of 9 HIV positive young patients [20-40yrs], who presented with symptoms of itching, foreign body sensation,redness,pricking sensation of one or both eyes. Slit lamp examination revealed giant papillae/thickened tarsus-superiorly,limbal hyperplasia,superficial punctuate keratopathy on the cornea.None of the patients had past history of allergy. Majority of the patients had cd4 counts"

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(2015). Allergic Conjunctivitis as the Initial Ocular Manifestation of HIV in Young/Middle Age Patients [20-40YRS]. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 4(1), -. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-340435