2021
DOI: 10.4081/pjm.2020.81
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A case report of bilateral uveitis with meningococcal septicaemia resulting to blindness and adjustment disorder

Abstract: To report the rare case of a patient with bilateral uveitis with meningococcal septicaemia from Neisseria meningitides, resulting to blindness and adjustment disorder. A 9-years-old boy presented to the Emergency paediatric unit of a hospital with complaints of fever, and neck stiffness of one week duration. There was associated sudden decreased vision, pain and photophobia of both eyes. Neck was stiff and retracted with positive Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs. Neisseria meningitidis was isolated from both th… Show more

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