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.

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