1/6. Endogenous endophthalmitis and necrotising pneumonia caused by klebsiella pneumoniae in a child with beta-thalassaemia major.A case beta-thalassaemia major complicated with klebsiella pneumoniae endogenous endophthalmitis is presented to increase physician awareness of the association of the two clinical conditions. Severe morbidity including subretinal abscess and retinal detachment may develop despite aggressive intravenous and intravitreal ceftriaxone therapy, along with vitrectomy and external drainage.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/6. Endogenous endophthalmitis and disseminated intravascular coagulation complicating a klebsiella pneumoniae perirenal abscess in a patient with type 2 diabetes.We describe a 56-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes complicated by a Klebsiella pneumoniae perirenal abscess. The patient further developed incipient diabetic ketoacidosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and endogenous endophthalmitis. Occurrence of the latter as a metastatic infection from perirenal abscess caused by this organism is very rare, and we know of no previously reported patient with the additional occurrence of disseminated intravascular coagulation. Since prompt intravitreal antibiotic administration is needed, physicians should be aware of these rare but severe complications of K pneumoniae infection, especially in patients with poorly controlled diabetes.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/6. pasteurella multocida endophthalmitis: case report and review of the literature.BACKGROUND: Postoperative bacterial endophthalmitis is caused by the patient's endogenous flora in most cases (80 %). pasteurella multocida (PM) is a Gram-negative coccobacillus found in the upper respiratory tract of dogs and cats and is very rarely implicated in postoperative endophthalmitis. history AND SIGNS: We describe a case of PM endophthalmitis that developed after cataract surgery. THERAPY AND OUTCOME: Cultures of both the conjunctiva and the aqueous humor were positive for PM. Topical, intravitreous and intravenous antibiotics were administered. Despite treatment, the outcome was unfavourable and complicated by a corneal perforation. CONCLUSIONS: The prognosis of postoperative PM endophthalmitis remains poor, despite adequate treatment of the infection. A history of recent pet exposure should alert physicians to this possible aetiological factor.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/6. Endogenous endophthalmitis due to salmonella typhimurium.Endogenous endophthalmitis due to salmonella typhimurium is reported in a 1-year-old child. Despite vigorous antibiotic therapy, the child's vision deteriorated, and loss of light perception occurred in the infected eye. endophthalmitis is a very rare complication of salmonellosis, and it should alert physicians because of its severe damage to the eye.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/6. Irreversible visual loss in dermatomyositis.Retinopathy has been described in dermatomyositis but visual loss is rare. We describe an unusual case of dermatomyositis where retinal complications resulted in permanent and profound central visual loss. Pulsed intravenous and oral methylprednisolone and cyclophosphamide therapy controlled the systemic disease but the macular and optic disc damage was irreversible. early diagnosis and aggressive immunosuppressive therapy may help to prevent and control severe and potentially blinding intraocular inflammation. We emphasize the need for close co-operation between ophthalmologist and physician in the management of this condition.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/6. endophthalmitis in eyes following vitrectomy.The authors describe two patients who underwent pars plana vitrectomy for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage. Both patients had severe pain, increased intraocular pressure, and orbital swelling. The anterior chamber became flat in a phakic eye. The infection progressed rapidly, and ultimately evisceration was required in both cases. The presence of a flat anterior chamber in gas-filled, phakic eyes and a severe orbital inflammatory reaction in the early postoperative period should alert the physician to the possibility of endophthalmitis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |