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Endogenous Endophthalmitis with an Unusual Presentation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Endogenous endophthalmitis is caused by the hematogenous dissemination of infectiousorganisms, resulting in intraocular infection. This entity is uncommon and accounts for5–15% of all forms of endophthalmitis. Patients with compromised immune systemsare most at risk for endogenous endophthalmitis. An immunocompetent 20-year-oldman, following a recent hospitalization and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP),presented with blurred vision in the left eye. Fundoscopy revealed dense white-to-yellow, pus-like subfoveal material originating from the choroid, breaking through theretina, and dispersing into the vitreous. According to polymerase chain reaction (PCR)findings, the infection had a bacterial origin and caused irreversible damage to themacula.

Source: Case Reports in Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.18502/crcp.v9i5.18449

Authors: Homayoun Nikkhah, Kiana Hassanpour, Hamid Ahmadieh, Sadid Hooshmand, Mohamad Javad Babaki

Institutions: Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

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: W4409647182

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