Bilateral endogenous fungal endophthalmitis

Int Ophthalmol. 2014 Apr;34(2):321-5. doi: 10.1007/s10792-013-9783-x. Epub 2013 May 3.

Abstract

Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare and severe intraocular infection which can be vision-threatening. We describe a case of bilateral fungal endogenous endophthalmitis in a 64-year-old male which was successfully treated with systemic administration of fluconazole followed by pars plana vitrectomy with an intravitreous injection of amphotericin B.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravenous
  • Administration, Oral
  • Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Endophthalmitis / microbiology*
  • Endophthalmitis / therapy*
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / therapy*
  • Fluconazole / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vitrectomy

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Amphotericin B
  • Fluconazole