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Listeria monocytogenes endophthalmitis
S T Duch1, M C Quintana, O G Pujol
1Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital de Bellvitge, Príncipes de España.
Acta Ophthalmologica
|February 1, 1991
Summary
Listeria endophthalmitis, an eye infection, was successfully treated in a healthy woman. Prompt diagnosis and targeted intravitreal antibiotics led to full vision recovery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Listeria endophthalmitis is a rare but serious intraocular infection.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preserving vision.