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  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Mycology

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  • Candida endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular infection.
  • Understanding its clinical characteristics is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze clinical features, risk factors, treatments, and visual outcomes of Candida endophthalmitis.
  • To differentiate between endogenous and exogenous infection sources.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 46 patients with culture-proven Candida endophthalmitis.
  • Data collected included demographics, risk factors, treatment, and visual acuity.
  • Intraocular cultures confirmed diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • C. albicans was the most common cause, especially in endogenous cases.
  • Endogenous infections linked to hospitalization, IV drug use, and malignancy.
  • Exogenous infections associated with ocular procedures.
  • Retinal detachment was the most common complication.
  • Visual outcomes were significantly better for endogenous infections.

Conclusions:

  • Candida endophthalmitis presents differently based on infection source.
  • Endogenous cases (often C. albicans) have better visual prognoses.
  • Exogenous cases (often non-albicans species) are more difficult to treat and have poorer outcomes.