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Intravitreal Injection and Quantitation of Infection Parameters in a Mouse Model of Bacterial Endophthalmitis
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[Endogenous endophtalmitis in a patient withStaphylococcus aureusbacteraemia]
J H van den Besselaar1,2, J S Chua3, R van der Pol4
1Alrijne Ziekenhuis, afd. Interne geneeskunde, Leiden.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|July 2, 2020
Summary
Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia can lead to serious complications like endophthalmitis, causing vision loss. Prompt recognition and intraocular antibiotic treatment can restore vision.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia poses a risk for metastatic infections, including endocarditis, spondylodiscitis, and prosthetic joint infections.
- Endogenous endophthalmitis is a severe complication of S. aureus bacteraemia, potentially leading to irreversible vision loss.
- Standard treatment for endophthalmitis involves intraocular antibiotic injections or vitrectomy.
Observation:
- A 79-year-old male presented with septic arthritis and confirmed S. aureus bacteraemia.
- The patient developed blurred vision on the second day of admission, diagnosed as endophthalmitis.
- He was transferred to an academic hospital for specialized treatment.
Findings:
- The patient received intraocular antibiotic therapy for S. aureus endophthalmitis.
- Following treatment, the patient experienced significant improvement in his vision.
Implications:
- Patients with S. aureus bacteraemia presenting with visual complaints require urgent evaluation.
- Early infectious disease consultation is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of endophthalmitis.
- Referral to specialized centers for intraocular antibiotic administration is essential for managing suspected endophthalmitis.
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