Parinaud syndrome caused by Bartonella henselae: case report

Authors

  • Carlos Alberto Yamashita University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Pediatric Department
  • Adriana Mielle University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Pediatric Department
  • Natasha Slhessarenko University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Hospital das Clínicas
  • Sérgio Nascimento University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Pediatric Department
  • Alfredo Gilio University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Pediatric Department
  • Márcia Pahl University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Pediatric Department
  • Bernardo Ejzenberg University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Pediatric Department; Pediatric Division
  • Evandro Baldacci University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Pediatric Department; Pediatric Division
  • Yassuhiko Okay University of São Paulo; School of Medicine; Pediatric Division; Pediatrics Department

Keywords:

Cat Scratch Disease, Parinaud Syndrome, Bartonella henselae

Abstract

The authors report a case of Parinaud syndrome (conjunctivitis with pre-auricular satellite adenitis) caused by Bartonella henselae, the etiologic agent of Cat Scratch Disease. The etiologic assessment of this case was performed by serum indirect immunofluorescence reaction and allowed for a better therapeutics and follow up, avoiding ineffective antibiotics and surgical interventions.

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Published

1996-12-01

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 6 (1996)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Yamashita, C. A., Mielle, A., Slhessarenko, N., Nascimento, S., Gilio, A., Pahl, M., Ejzenberg, B., Baldacci, E., & Okay, Y. (1996). Parinaud syndrome caused by Bartonella henselae: case report . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 38(6), 437-440. https://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/29416