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Aspergillus Endophthalmitis: Epidemiology, Pathobiology, and Current Treatments
Fungal endophthalmitis is one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide. Post-operative and traumatic injuries are major contributing factors resulting in ocular fungal infections in healthy and, more importantly, immunocompromised individuals ...
Alisha Khambati+8 more
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Endophthalmitis is a rare but severe form of ocular inflammation due to infection of the intraocular cavity that can lead to irreversible visual loss if not treated properly and timely. It can be classified as exogenous or endogenous based on the transmission route of the infectious source. Exogenous endophthalmitis occurs when infecting organisms gain
Christy, Cunningham+2 more
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Preferred practice patterns of endophthalmitis management and prevention: A survey among the members of Vitreoretinal Society of India – Study by the VRSI study group [PDF]
Purpose: To assess the preferred practice patterns of endophthalmitis management and prophylaxis among the members of Vitreo Retina Society of India (VRSI).
Deepanshu Agrawal+7 more
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Cytometric Evaluation of Cytokine Factors in Serum and Vitreous from Endophthalmitis Patients: Correlated Elevation in Neutrophil Markers [PDF]
Background: Endophthalmitis is a rare, sight-threatening condition resulting from infection inside the eye. This study more accurately characterises the cytokines upregulated in human endophthalmitis, and for the first time demonstrates a correlation ...
Christina Carroll+5 more
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The threat of posttraumatic endophthalmitis requires vigilance on the attending physician's part; it also raises several management issues that are still controversial. Table 2 provides an overview of the key points.
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Background Endophthalmitis is a fatal ophthalmological emergency that needs prompt diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and investigate risk factors for the visual prognosis of the different types of ...
Jae Jung Lee, Yeon Ji Jo, Jong Soo Lee
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Endophthalmitis caused by Bacteroides fragilis after pars plana vitrectomy and treatment approach
Rationale: Endophthalmitis is an uncommon but serious ocular infection often resulting in probable visual loss. Bacteroides fragilis is a rare cause of endophthalmitis.
Hakan Yildirim+3 more
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Endophthalmitis means bacterial or fungal infection inside the eye involving the vitreous and/or aqueous humors. Most cases are exogenous and occur after eye surgery, after penetrating ocular trauma, or as an extension of corneal infection. An increasing number of cases are occurring after intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth ...
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Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Posttraumatic Endophthalmitis in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Indonesia
Introduction: Endophthalmitis is an inflammation of the intraocular tissues and fluid, and an emergency in ophthalmology. One of the most common causes of endophthalmitis is post-traumatic endophthalmitis.
Andi Arus Victor+5 more
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Exogenous Endophthalmitis: Post-Operative versus Post-Intravitreal Injection
Endophthalmitis is a potentially vision-threatening complication associated with nearly every intraocular or periocular procedure, including cataract surgery and intravitreal injection.
Jennifer L Rizzo+3 more
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