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Listeria endophthalmitis
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|January 1, 1979
Summary
Listeria endophthalmitis occurred in a breast cancer patient undergoing treatment. Early identification of the organism via paracentesis and prompt broad-spectrum antibiotic use are crucial for managing this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Oncology
Background:
- Listeria endophthalmitis is a rare but severe intraocular infection.
- Patients with compromised immune systems, such as those undergoing cancer treatment, are at increased risk.
- This case highlights a potential complication in breast cancer patients receiving extensive therapy.