Ocular Tuberculosis, Anti-Tuberculosis Prophylaxis, and Diseases Confused with Ocular Tuberculosis: Brief Report
1Department of Ophthalmology, Erciyes University Medical Faculty, Kayseri,Türkiye
2Department of Ophthalmology, Sungurlu State Hospital, Çorum, Türkiye
J Clin Pract Res 2024; 46(5): 507-512 DOI: 10.14744/cpr.2024.65267
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Abstract

We present a case series of eight patients with ocular tuberculosis (OTB), latent tuberculosis (TB) or sarcoidosis, some of whom were receiving anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNF-α) therapy for various systemic diseases. Only one patient had a positive QuantiFERON®-TB test (QFT), and only one case showed a positive acid-resistant bacilli (ARB) test result. In a third case, brain imaging provided valuable assistance. Ocular tuberculosis should not be overlooked during clinical examination, as it remains a relevant diagnosis even in non-endemic regions. Over the last decade, the use of anti-TNF-α inhibitors for treating resistant uveitis has increased significantly. Consequently, it is essential to closely monitor patients for immunosuppression and remain vigilant about the risk of TB.