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Non-Healing Corneal Ulcer and Uveitis Following Monkeypox Disease: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges.

Sofia AndroudiAaron R KaufmanAlexandros KouvalakisAndreas MitsiosSpyros SapounasDanial Al-KhatibManuel SchiblerRoberto PinedaEdoardo Baglivo
Published in: Ocular immunology and inflammation (2023)
Corneal ulcer and anterior uveitis are rare complications of Mpox infection. Although Mpox disease is generally anticipated to be self-limited, tecovirimat may be an effective intervention in poorly healing Mpox keratitis. Corticosteroids should be used with caution in Mpox uveitis, as they might lead to worsening infection.
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