Accidental intravitreal injection of a veterinary inactivated FMD vaccine resulting in noninfectious intraocular inflammation: a case report - Takeaways - MDSpire

Accidental intravitreal injection of a veterinary inactivated FMD vaccine resulting in noninfectious intraocular inflammation: a case report

  • By

  • Xin Zhang

  • Peipei Jia

  • Zheng Fan

  • Xiaolu Cao

  • Zhimin Chen

  • May 22, 2026

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    Accidental intravitreal injection of a veterinary FMD vaccine caused severe noninfectious intraocular inflammation in a 48-year-old man.

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    The patient experienced redness and blurred vision after a needle puncture with the vaccine, leading to significant ocular complications.

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    Ophthalmic examination revealed severe inflammation, elevated intraocular pressure, and complications including uveitis and cataract.

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    Surgical intervention involved vitrectomy and removal of the vaccine material, resulting in partial improvement of visual acuity.

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    This case highlights the potential risks of accidental exposure to veterinary vaccines in humans, particularly in ocular contexts.

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Accidental intravitreal injection of a veterinary inactivated FMD vaccine resulting in noninfectious intraocular inflammation: a case report

  • by Xin Zhang, Peipei Jia, Zheng Fan, Xiaolu Cao, Zhimin Chen

  • May 22, 2026

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