Diagnosis and treatment of endogenous fungal endophthalmitis

Ophthalmologica. 2006;220(2):134-6. doi: 10.1159/000090580.

Abstract

Endogenous infectious endophthalmitis is rare, and a primary source is usually identified. A case of primary fungal endophthalmitis successfully treated with vitrectomy and systemic antifungal therapy is presented. The aetiology and treatment of the condition are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Candida albicans / isolation & purification
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis*
  • Candidiasis / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endophthalmitis / diagnosis*
  • Endophthalmitis / microbiology*
  • Endophthalmitis / therapy
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / diagnosis*
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Vitrectomy*
  • Vitreous Body / microbiology

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents