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. 2023 Nov-Dec;39(6):e176-e179.
doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000002425. Epub 2023 Jul 4.

Severe Mpox Infection of the Eye and Periocular Region

Colin Bacorn  1 , Shahriyar Majidi  2 , Hannah Schultz  2 , Michael E Sulewski  2 , Charles G Eberhart  3 , Nicholas R Mahoney  1
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Severe Mpox Infection of the Eye and Periocular Region

Colin Bacorn et al. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Mpox is an emerging zoonotic infection with potentially severe ocular and periocular consequences, particularly in immunocompromised patients. This report summarizes 2 cases of fulminant mpox presenting in patients with AIDS. In the first case, confluent lesions resulted in orbital compartment syndrome and total eyelid necrosis. In the second case, eyelid involvement was accompanied by corneal melt and perforation. Despite aggressive medical and surgical treatment, both patients developed permanent loss of vision and ultimately expired.

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