Indoor mold spore exposure: a possible factor in the etiology of multifocal choroiditis - 26/08/11
, John Santilli, MD b, William J Rockwell, MD bAbstract |
Purpose |
To report on the correlation between indoor mold exposure and a case of multifocal choroiditis (MFC).
Design |
Observational case report.
Methods |
A 37-year-old woman diagnosed with MFC who had had extensive mold exposure underwent an allergic evaluation, including a comprehensive environmental history, physical examination, radioallergosorbent test, and skin testing.
Results |
The patient’s vision deteriorated after numerous recurrences of MFC triggered by exposure to extremely high mold environments (mold counts recorded between 3,000 and 13,000 mold spores/m3).
Conclusions |
Exposure to high indoor mold count environments may be a factor in the etiology of MFC. Further studies are indicated.
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Vol 135 - N° 3
P. 402-404 - mars 2003 Retour au numéro
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