Abstract
Purpose To describe an ocular complication of rifabutin therapy in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection in the absence of HIV infection or AIDS.
Methods Three patients on rifabutin therapy for MAC chest infection developed anterior uveitis with vitreous infiltrates. The clinical course and visual outcome are discussed.
Results The ocular signs of anterior segment inflammation along with vitreous infiltrate resolved on topical steroid therapy without long-term visual sequelae.
Conclusion This report highlights the potential of uveitis in patients treated for MAC infection with rifabutin without concurrent HIV infection or AIDS.
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