Monkeypox-Related Keratitis: Case Series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of the study was to investigate the ophthalmic manifestations and management of a series of patients with monkeypox-related keratitis.

Case presentation

Two cases diagnosed with monkeypox-related keratitis were reviewed. The first case was for a young lady who presented to the emergency room with ring shape infiltration after a history of body rash. While the second case was for a child who presented to the emergency room with a picture of viral conjunctivitis along with body rash; then, he developed ring-shaped corneal infiltrate. Both patients were diagnosed through viral PCR and treated successfully with antiviral therapy.

Conclusion

Monkeypox-related keratitis is a rare but potentially sight-threatening complication of monkeypox infection. Ear

SUBMITTER: Aljawi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12176368 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature