Spotted fever rickettsiosis presenting with bilateral anterior uveitis and retinitis: A case report

Abstract

Spotted fever is a common rickettsial disease in India. It is caused by Rickettsia conorii, which demonstrates vascular tropism and causes endothelial injury. Ocular manifestations include multifocal retinitis and disc edema. Anterior uveitis as a presenting feature of spotted fever is uncommon. We present a 32-year-old man with spotted fever and bilateral anterior uveitis.

Keywords

• eye manifestations of spotted fever
• spotted fever with retinitis
• spotted fever with uveitis