Case Report: Bartonella quintana-associated Neuroretinitis

Background: Neuroretinitis is a self-limiting condition which typically causes monocular vision loss with good potential for visual recovery. It may be idiopathic or associated infectious inflammatory conditions can carry systemic implications. classically presents disc edema followed by development of macular star pattern exudates. most commonly attributed to Cat Scratch Disease, Bartonella henselae infection. However, there have been few published reports quintana neuroretinitis. Case Report: A 60-year-old patient presented unilateral preceded flu-like illness. The had exposure recently adopted cat. Fundus examination revealed stellate exudates in the macula affected eye questionable sectoral optic edema. Serologic testing positive titer IgG antibody, but negative testing. This report highlights rare case neuroretinitis related B. Conclusion: While generally considered self-limiting, it infection, such as and quintana. Both present ocular findings setting nonspecific symptoms. thorough ophthalmic history conjunction serologic help establish diagnosis prompt consideration further treatment concurrent disease.