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Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Candida albicans. A manifestation of complicated endocarditis
Sergio A Puerto Horta1, Carmelo J Lozano Perez1, Vanesa Y Pantano1
1Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital Británico, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Abstract:
Endogenous endophthalmitis due to Candida albicans is an uncommon but severe intraocular infection, typically resulting from hematogenous dissemination of pathogens from distant septic foci. It represents a serious manifestation of candidemia and may be associated with occult sources such as infective endocarditis. Diagnosis is often delayed due to nonspecific symptoms and the limited sensitivity of blood cultures. We report the case of a 42-year-old female who developed endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to Candida albicans endocarditis following urinary tract manipulation.
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