Ethambutol-induced optic neuropathy

Purpose. A case report of a 40-year-old patient with tuberculosis treated with ethambutol is described. Within six months of starting treatment, there was a painless sudden decline in visual function. Despite the known complications of ethambutol treatment, it was discontinued after another three mo...

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Main Authors: Martin Kyncl, Martin Fus, Jan Lestak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 2023-09-01
Series:Biomedical Papers
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Online Access:https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-202303-0010_ethambutol-induced-optic-neuropathy.php