Rifabutin-associated uveitis in a child.
Uveitis associated with rifabutin treatment is a well-known adverse effect in adults with human immunodeficiency virus infection. In children, however, uveitis related to rifabutin has been reported in only a few cases. We present a case of rifabutin-associated uveitis in a human immunodeficiency virus-negative child. We review the literature and discuss special precautions to be considered when children are treated with rifabutin.
Olesen
Hanne Hyldahl
HH
University Department of Ophthalmology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark. hanne_hyldahl_olesen@hotmail.com
Krag
Susanne
S
D000904:Antibiotics, Antitubercular / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D017828:Rifabutin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014605:Uveitis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000904:Antibiotics, Antitubercular; D017828:Rifabutin