The diagnostic value of intraocular fluid analysis by polymerase chain reaction in Thai patients with uveitis

• Main Authors: Kessara Pathanapitoon, Natedao Kongyai, Wasna Sirirungsi, Jolanda D F de Groot-Mijnes, Pranee Leechanachai, Janejit Choovuthayakorn, Paradee Kunavisarut, Aniki Rothova
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=80054072883&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/50021
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Uveitis is a major cause of severe visual impairment throughout the world and can be initiated by various infectious and non-infectious causes. Early recognition of specific infections is important as the treatment with antimicrobial agents might stop the progression or even cure the eye disease. To...