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An unusual case of endophthalmitis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Postoperative endophthalmitis is an uncommon yet devastating complication after cataract surgery. We report a case of acute-onset postoperative endophthalmitis secondary to a rare causative pathogen Chryseobacterium . Elderly male patient with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis with acute-onset postoperative endophthalmitis was managed with systemic and local higher antibiotics, leading to the resolution of the infection.

Source: Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research

DOI: 10.4103/jcor.jcor_42_24

Authors: Chetali Sharma, Devika S. Joshi, Ketan Jathar, Shrikant Joshi

Institution: Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402367784

FWCI: 0.343

Cites: 9

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10