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Ocular Syphilis as a Cause of Chronic Postoperative Uveitis Followed by a Localized Ocular Jarisch–Herxheimer-like Reaction

Parsha ForouzanDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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David FellDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USAView further author information
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Freddie R. JonesDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USAView further author information
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Pages 649-652 | Received 16 Nov 2021, Accepted 05 Feb 2022, Published online: 28 Feb 2022

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