Reversible blindness after erroneous prescription of closantel: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Dec 9;9(12):e05157. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.5157. eCollection 2021 Dec.

Abstract

A 20-year-old girl was referred with vision loss upon closantel use. Plasma exchange and high-dose corticosteroid pulse therapy were administered. A 2.5-year follow-up showed improved vision and increased layer thickness of the peripheral nerve fiber. Early treatment with plasma exchange and high-dose corticosteroid therapy can be beneficial to reverse closantel toxicity.

Keywords: blindness; closantel; toxicity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports