(H30) Chorioretinal inflammation

(Хориоретинит)

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260 063 in individuals diagnosis chorioretinal inflammation confirmed

Diagnosis chorioretinal inflammation is diagnosed Women are 3.34% more likely than Men

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Men receive the diagnosis chorioretinal inflammation

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Women receive the diagnosis chorioretinal inflammation

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Risk Group for the Disease chorioretinal inflammation - Men and Women aged 15-19

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94

Disease Features chorioretinal inflammation

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Chorioretinal inflammation - what does this mean

Chorioretinal inflammation is an inflammatory disorder of the eye that affects the choroid, retina, and adjacent structures. it is usually caused by a viral infection, but can also be caused by bacterial or fungal infections, autoimmune diseases, or trauma. it can cause blurred vision, floaters, and decreased vision.

What happens during the disease - chorioretinal inflammation

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Review of medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Visual acuity test
  • Slit-lamp examination
  • Fundus examination
  • Fluorescein angiography
  • Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
  • Ultrasound imaging
  • Biopsy

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal: To reduce inflammation and prevent further damage
  • Administer topical corticosteroids
  • Prescribe oral corticosteroids
  • Administer intravitreal corticosteroid injections
  • Prescribe topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Prescribe systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Prescribe immunosuppressants
  • Prescribe antimalarial drugs
  • Administer intravitreal antiviral injections
  • Perform laser photocoagulation
  • Perform vitrectomy
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13 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Chorioretinal inflammation - Prevention

Chorioretinal inflammation can be prevented by avoiding contact with people who have an active infection, practicing good hygiene, getting regular eye checkups, and avoiding contact with contaminated surfaces. additionally, it is important to get the recommended vaccinations and to take appropriate medications for any underlying medical conditions that could increase the risk of infection.

Specified forms of the disease

(H30.0) Focal chorioretinal inflammation
(H30.1) Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation
(H30.2) Posterior cyclitis
(H30.8) Other chorioretinal inflammations
(H30.9) Chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified