Ocular Motility and Infectious Diseases
<p>This chapter establishes ocular motility as a critical window into systemic infectious disease. It details how pathogens – viruses, bacteria, spirochetes, parasites, and fungi – disrupt eye movement through mechanisms ranging from direct invasion to immune-mediated injury, producing s...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2026
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1244591 |
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| Sumario: | <p>This chapter establishes ocular motility as a critical window into systemic infectious disease. It details how pathogens – viruses, bacteria, spirochetes, parasites, and fungi – disrupt eye movement through mechanisms ranging from direct invasion to immune-mediated injury, producing signs from isolated cranial neuropathies to complex brainstem syndromes. A systematic diagnostic pathway is presented, moving from targeted history and neuro-ophthalmic examination to hypothesis-driven investigations, emphasizing the recognition of “red flag” presentations. Management principles are dual-focused: timely, pathogen-specific antimicrobial therapy combined with strategic immunomodulation and functional support. The chapter highlights that understanding these principles empowers clinicians to interpret ocular motility signs as early clues to serious systemic infections, enabling earlier intervention and improved outcomes through a structured, multidisciplinary approach.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-80631-775-2 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.1015372 |