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Case Reports
. 2019;27(4):528-530.
doi: 10.1080/09273948.2017.1423334. Epub 2018 Jan 25.

Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome Following Intradermal Influenza Vaccination

Abdullah Abou-Samra  1 , Ahmad B Tarabishy  2
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Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome Following Intradermal Influenza Vaccination

Abdullah Abou-Samra et al. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2019.

Abstract

Purpose: To present a case report of MEWDS following an intradermal influenza vaccination. Methods: Review of the clinical, laboratory, photographic, and angiographic records of a patient with MEWDS. Results: 27-year-old female that presented to our clinic with photopsias OD. These symptoms began 2 weeks following an influenza intradermal vaccination. Fundus examination and diagnostic testing were consistent with MEWDS. Conclusion: While rare, MEWDS can occur following influenza vaccination.

Keywords: Influenza; MEWDS; vaccination; white-dot syndrome.

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