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A Huth¹, M Roth², A Viestenz³

¹Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde Halle (Saale), Universitätsmedizin Halle, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Deutschland. andrea.huth@uk-halle.de.

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Summary

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Endogenous Candida endophthalmitis, a rare eye infection, often has a better prognosis than other causes if diagnosed and treated promptly. Early intervention and visual acuity are key to successful outcomes in this vision-threatening condition.

Keywords:

Adjuvant steroid treatment Candidemia Ophthalmologist guidelines Screening Vitrectomy

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Ophthalmology
Infectious Diseases
Mycology

Context:

Endogenous Candida endophthalmitis is a rare, vision-threatening intraocular infection.
Candida species generally confer a better prognosis compared to bacterial or other fungal pathogens.
Prognosis is significantly influenced by diagnostic and treatment timelines, and initial visual acuity.

Purpose:

To review current knowledge on endogenous Candida endophthalmitis.
To synthesize findings from recent studies on this condition.
To discuss existing treatment algorithm suggestions and the lack of binding guidelines.

Summary:

This review consolidates current understanding of endogenous Candida endophthalmitis.
It highlights the importance of rapid diagnosis and treatment for improved patient outcomes.
The review addresses the variability in prognosis based on causative agents and clinical factors.

Impact:

Informs clinical practice regarding the management of endogenous Candida endophthalmitis.
Identifies gaps in current guidelines due to the disease's rarity.
Provides a basis for future research and the development of standardized treatment protocols.