Endogenous Endophthalmitis - A Major Review

Endogenous endophthalmitis (EE) is an uncommon but potentially devastating ocular infection involving the inner layers of the eye. The global incidence of EE is on the rise. Common ocular signs and symptoms associated with EE include conjunctival injection, ocular pain, and reduced visual acuity. On clinical examination, a history of prior or coexisting systemic infections, symptoms (e.g., fever, malaise), and localizing features may be noted. Clinical diagnosis is often challenging, resulting in critical delays that contribute to a poor prognosis. Blood cultures and ocular fluid samples can aid in conforming causative pathogen(s), after which empirical antibiotic therapy, both systemic and intravitreal, should be instated. The use of steroids to suppress inflammation remains controversial. Surgical options include pars plana vitrectomy. Overall prognosis varies depending on host and pathogen factors, and early diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment are crucial.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:31

Enthalten in:

Ocular immunology and inflammation - 31(2023), 7 vom: 09. Sept., Seite 1362-1385

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Xie, Cen Amy [VerfasserIn]
Singh, Jayanti [VerfasserIn]
Tyagi, Mudit [VerfasserIn]
Androudi, Sofia [VerfasserIn]
Dave, Vivek Pravin [VerfasserIn]
Arora, Atul [VerfasserIn]
Gupta, Vishali [VerfasserIn]
Agrawal, Rupesh [VerfasserIn]
Mi, Helen [VerfasserIn]
Sen, Alok [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Bacterial
Blood culture
Endogenous
Endophthalmitis
Fungal
Journal Article
Microbiology

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Date Completed 07.09.2023

Date Revised 07.09.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/09273948.2022.2126863

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NLM348207298