Rubella Virus-associated Anterior Uveitis in a Vaccinated Patient: A Case Report

Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2016;24(1):113-4. doi: 10.3109/09273948.2014.925126. Epub 2014 Jun 19.

Abstract

Rubella virus is involved in the pathogenesis of Fuchs heterochromic uveitis and almost all cases in Europe show an active antibody production in the aqueous humor against rubella virus. Herein we report a case of a fully vaccinated patient with common variable immunodeficiency who developed unilateral Fuchs heterochromic uveitis secondary to rubella virus which was proven by intraocular fluid examination. Awareness of rubella associated anterior uveitis should remain also in vaccinated patients, especially those without a fully competent immune system.

Keywords: Fuchs heterochromic uveitis; immunocompromised; rubella virus; uveitis anterior; vaccination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood
  • Aqueous Humor / immunology
  • Aqueous Humor / virology
  • Common Variable Immunodeficiency / diagnosis
  • Common Variable Immunodeficiency / therapy
  • Eye Infections, Viral / diagnosis
  • Eye Infections, Viral / virology*
  • Humans
  • Iridocyclitis / diagnosis
  • Iridocyclitis / virology*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone / radiotherapy
  • Male
  • Rubella / diagnosis
  • Rubella / virology*
  • Rubella Vaccine / administration & dosage*
  • Rubella virus / isolation & purification*
  • Vaccination*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Rubella Vaccine