TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Maculopathy associated with Dengue fever in a military pilot
JO  - Aviation, space, and environmental medicine
A1  - Nah, Gerard
A1  - Tan, Marcus
A1  - Teoh, Stephen
A1  - Chong, Chun Hon
SP  - 1064
EP  - 1067
VL  - 78
IS  - 11
N2  - Dengue fever is the most prevalent vector-borne flavivirus infection in humans. Its ocular manifestations have only recently been reported with increasing frequency. We present a case of an air force rotary wing pilot who presented with dengue-related maculopathy and decrement in visual function. The pilot ultimately recovered full visual function and was returned to full unrestricted flying duties with the proviso of regular ophthalmic monitoring. Dengue-related maculopathy may present with retinal edema, blot hemorrhages, and vasculitis. Less common features include exudative retinal detachment, cotton wool spots, and anterior uveitis. It is generally self-resolving with good prognosis. Treatment is controversial, but a course of corticosteroids has been tried in view of a postulated underlying immune-mediated pathology. It is recommended that aviators who have recovered from dengue fever undergo a clinical ophthalmological examination before return to flying duties.<p /> <p>Language: en</p> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0095-6562
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -