Abstract
Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, a gram-negative bacillus. We report a case of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by B. pseudomallei that was treated with systemic and intravitreal ceftazidime. Finally, the patient achieved a final visual acuity of 20/60 without complication.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Burkholderia pseudomallei / isolation & purification*
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Ceftazidime / therapeutic use
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Endophthalmitis / drug therapy
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Endophthalmitis / microbiology*
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Humans
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Male
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Melioidosis / complications*
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Melioidosis / drug therapy
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Melioidosis / microbiology*
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Middle Aged
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Ceftazidime