A case of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Escherichia coli septicemia.

Talwar, Tejinder; Chandra, Prateek; Goel, Sugandha; Patel, Kuntal

Talwar, Tejinder; Chandra, Prateek; Goel, Sugandha; Patel, Kuntal.

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Talwar T; Department of Medicine, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, India.
Chandra P; Department of Medicine, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, India.
Goel S; Department of Ophthalmology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, India.
Patel K; Department of Ophthalmology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Haryana, India.

GMS Ophthalmol Cases ; 14: Doc07, 2024.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38994472

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Endogenous endophthalmitis is a severe sight-threatening condition that requires urgent intervention. It is a rare complication of Escherichia coli septicemia. We herein report a case of left eye endogenous endophthalmitis with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus with pyelonephritis associated with Escherichia coli septicemia. Vitrectomy was done along with intravitreal antibiotics and steroids. There was significant improvement in vision after vitrectomy.

Palabras clave

E. coli septicemia; endogenous endophthalmitis; endophthalmitis; pyelonephritis

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: GMS Ophthalmol Cases Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: Alemania

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