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Unveiling the Mycobacterial Spectrum in Endophthalmitis: A Systematic Review of Etiological Agents

The International Journal of Mycobacteriology
Endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular infection that poses a substantial risk of permanent vision loss if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Among its diverse etiologies, infections caused by Mycobacterium species are notably rare yet clinically significant due to their slow-growing nature and atypical presentations, which complicate diagnosis and ...
Yunialthy Dwia Pertiwi, Andi Irhamnia Sakinah, Lisa Tenriesa Muslich, Andi Rofian Sultan, Muhammad Nasrum Massi, Mochammad Hatta, Firdaus Hamid   +6 more
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A case of endogenous trichosporon endophthalmitis treated with micafungin and voriconazole

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2009
Invasive fungal infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Endogenous fungal endophthalmitis is a rare intraocular infection with potential vision threatening consequences.
Harpreet Walia, Veronica T Tucci, John N Greene, Jennifer Tordilla-Wadia, Patrick Kelty, Sandeep Walia   +5 more
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Prevalence and factors predictive of intraocular fungal infection in patients with fungemia at an academic urban tertiary care center [PDF]

, 2015
Objective To report the prevalence and to identify factors predictive of intraocular infection in patients with fungemia receiving prophylactic antifungal therapy.
Braich, Puneet S, Brar, Vikram S., Conduff, Joseph H, Geraymovych, Elena, Leffler, Christopher T   +4 more
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The Role of Systemic Antimicrobials in the Treatment of Endophthalmitis: A Review and an International Perspective

Ophthalmology and Therapy, 2020
Background The optimal management of patients with endophthalmitis is challenging and includes both intravitreal and, in some cases, systemic antimicrobials. Systemic antimicrobials may be administered either intravenously or orally.
Andrzej Grzybowski, Magdalena Turczynowska, Stephen G. Schwartz, Nidhi Relhan, Harry W. Flynn   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Endogenous endophthalmitis due to Serratia marcescens secondary to late‐onset empyema Post‐Cardiac surgery in an End‐Stage renal disease patient on peritoneal dialysis

Clinical Case Reports, 2023
Endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis results from bacterial seeding of the eye during bacteremia. A diagnosis of endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis requires clinical findings such as vitritis or hypopyon along with positive blood cultures.
Sreethish Sasi, Hazem Faraj, Raja Barazi, Jouhar Kolleri, P. Chitrambika, Muna A. Rahman Al Maslamani, Maisa Ali   +6 more
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Topical azithromycin or ofloxacin for endophthalmitis prophylaxis after intravitreal injection. [PDF]

, 2014
Background: The number of patients who have undergone intravitreal injections has increased enormously in recent years, but a consensus is still lacking on prophylaxis for endophthalmitis.
Arias Barquet, Lluís, Bassaganyas, Francisca, Casaroli Marano, Ricardo Pedro, Romero Aroca, Pere, Sararols, Laura   +4 more
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Biologia molecular aplicada ao diagnóstico laboratorial de endoftalmite bacteriana [PDF]

, 2009
Bacterial endophthalmitis is a serious but uncommon intraocular infection which frequently results in vision loss. Early diagnosis and appropriate therapy are associated with better visual outcome.
Bispo, Paulo José Martins, Hofling-Lima, Ana Luisa, Pignatari, Antonio Carlos Campos   +2 more
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Survey of Intraocular Antibiotics Prophylaxis Practice after Open Globe Injury in China. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
To elucidate the Chinese practice of intraocular antibiotics administration for prophylaxis after open globe injury.A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was performed online by scanning a Quickmark (QR) code with smartphones at the 20th Chinese ...
Bingsheng Lou, Lixia Lin, Junlian Tan, Yao Yang, Zhaohui Yuan, Xiaofeng Lin   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Vitreous Inflammation Associated with Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Pharmacotherapy

Mediators of Inflammation, 2013
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent promoter of angiogenesis involved in a wide variety of physiologic processes. Intravitreal injections targeting VEGF have transformed the treatment of neovascular retinal diseases.
Shivi Agrawal, Malav Joshi, John B. Christoforidis   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hypertensive phase and early complications after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation with intraoperative subtenon triamcinolone acetonide [PDF]

, 2014
Objective: To evaluate intraoperative subtenon triamcinolone acetonide (TA) as an adjunct to Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation. Design: Retrospective comparative case series.
Pasquale, Louis R, Turalba, Angela V
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