Metastatic bacterial endophthalmitis
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
Bacterial Endogenous Endophthalmitis
Background: Bacterial endogenous endophthalmitis (BEE) is uncommon and severe. Few patients who have this disease are initially misdiagnosed. Its victims usually have an underlying disease which predisposes them to infection. Blood and vitreous cultures are the most frequently used media of establishing the diagnosis. Staphylococcus aureus, group B streptococci, Streptococcus pneumonia and List...
متن کاملEndophthalmitis, a rare metastatic bacterial complication of haemodialysis catheter-related sepsis.
It is well-recognized that the arterio-venous (A/V) fistula is the best form of access to the circulation for maintenance haemodialysis [1]. The A/V fistula is less likely to fail than other methods of access, such as the Polytetrafluoroethylene graft, the tunnelled dialysis catheter and the emergency temporary dialysis catheter. Furthermore, a good A/V fistula reduces the risk of bacteraemia a...
متن کاملKlebsiella pneumoniae Liver Abscess and Metastatic Endophthalmitis.
Introduction. Klebsiella pneumoniae is a well-known cause of liver abscess. Higher rates of liver abscess associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae are seen in Taiwan. Metastatic endophthalmitis is a common complication associated with a poor prognosis despite aggressive therapy. Case Report. We report a case of a 67-year-old Korean female with Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess. The patient devel...
متن کاملMetastatic Staphylococcus aureus endophthalmitis: a case report.
A case of bilateral metastatic Staphylococcus aureus endophthalmitis is presented. It evolved over a two-week period, causing some diagnostic confusion. Treatment with fusidic acid and benzylpenicillin resulted in the retention of useful vision in one eye and good vision in the other.
متن کاملMetastatic endophthalmitis caused by Clostridium perfringens.
A case of metastatic endophthalmitis due to Clostridium perfringens originating from the biliary tract is reported. The grave visual prognosis and the importance of early detection and treatment of the primary source of infection are emphasised.
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1395-3907
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0420.1997.tb00416.x