[Optic neuritis as a complication in preventive tetanus-diphtheria-poliomyelitis vaccination: a case report].
BACKGROUND
The preventive value of vaccinations is generally accepted. Public recommended vaccinations are administered frequently and therefore even rare complications may occur.


METHODS
We report on a 56-year-old patient who suffered from an acute unilateral optic neuritis, following ten days after vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis. A complete remission occurred within six weeks after intravenous megadose prednisolone.


CONCLUSIONS
Neurological and ophthalmological complications following vaccinations are rare, and in most cases reversible.
Augenklinik Ahaus, Domhof 15-21, 48683 Ahaus.
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D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007117:Immunization, Secondary; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008875:Middle Aged; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014794:Visual Fields
D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine; D011239:Prednisolone