Novel Case of Multifocal Choroiditis following Powassan Virus Infection

ABSTRACT

Purpose

To present a case study that describes novel ocular manifestations of Powassan virus encephalitis using fundus imaging.

Study Design

Case Report.

Results

In this case study, fundus photographs, fundus autofluorescence, and fluorescein angiography were used to highlight Powassan virus-induced multifocal choroiditis with linear streaks.

Conclusions

Our case study demonstrates novel retinal findings of Powassan virus, a pattern which is commonly described in eyes infected with West Nile Virus, another type of flavivirus

KEYWORDS:

• Powassan
• choroiditis
• encephalitis
• flavivirus
• fundus photo
• fluorescein angiograph

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.