title: Paradoxical response to anti-tubercular treatment.
abstract: We report a 5-year-old boy who developed optic neuritis as a paradoxical reaction to anti-tuberculous therapy. Steroids were re-started in the patient with gradual recovery of his vision. The case emphasizes the importance of recognizing paradoxical reactions in patients on anti-tuberculous therapy. Prompt recognition and treatment of such reactions will reduce the associated morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Medical College, Sion, Mumbai 400022, India.
authors.forename: Syed Ahmed
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Zaki
authors.forename: Prithi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shenoy