Bilateral Candida endophthalmitis in a premature infant.
J AAPOS
; 17(2): 206-7, 2013 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-23522946
ABSTRACT
Endogenous infantile Candida endophthalmitis is a rare but potentially devastating condition resulting from sequestration of the fungus within the lens after systemic infection. We report the case of a 20-week-old girl with a history of Candida sepsis who presented with bilateral Candida albicans endophthalmitis 15 weeks after completing a 6-week course of intravenous antifungal therapy. Prompt vitrectomy resulted in salvage of the right eye, although a total retinal detachment occurred. Cataract extraction and administration of intravenous and intravitreal amphotericin B preserved vision in the left eye.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Candida albicans
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Infecções Oculares Fúngicas
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Endoftalmite
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Candidemia
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J AAPOS
Assunto da revista:
OFTALMOLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos