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Br J Ophthalmol 85:130-133 doi:10.1136/bjo.85.2.130
  • Original Article
    • Clinical science

New diagnostic approach for ocular tuberculosis by ELISA using the cord factor as antigen

Table 2

Treatment and outcome in presumed ocular TB

Patient No A B Antituberculous therapy Laser photocoagulation Vitrectomy Outcome
1 9 months + + + + resolved
2 1 year over + inactive
3 1 year over + + inactive
4 1 year + + + resolved
5 2 months + inactive
6 2 weeks + resolved
7 2 months + + inactive
8 3 months + + inactive
9 1 year + inactive
  • A = period from the onset of symptoms until the assay for anticord factor antibody.

  • B = presence or absence of antituberculous therapy before the detection of anticord factor antibody.

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