Response to Kato et al.: Prevalence of, and risk factors for, hematogenous fungal endophthalmitis in patients with Candida bloodstream infection
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-019-01289-3
Abstract: In June 2018, Kato et al. presented the prevalence and risk factors of patients who developed possible fungal eye disease in the setting of bloodstream Candida infections [1]. The authors recommended that patients with candidemia… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence risk; fungal endophthalmitis; treatment; infection ... See more keywords
Endogenous Fungal Endophthalmitis Associated with Genitourinary Procedures
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2018.1465100
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To summarize the characteristics of endogenous fungal endophthalmitis (EFE) after genitourinary procedures. Methods: Medical records of patients diagnosed with EFE after genitourinary procedures from a single center during a 6-year period were reviewed.… read more here.
Keywords: endophthalmitis associated; fungal endophthalmitis; associated genitourinary; genitourinary procedures ... See more keywords
Post-cataract Surgery Fungal Endophthalmitis: Management Outcomes and Prognostic Factors.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2020.1737143
Abstract: Purpose: To describe the clinical and microbiological features, management outcomes, and prognostic factors of visual improvement in post-cataract surgery fungal endophthalmitis.Methods: We evaluated 17 patients with culture-confirmed fungal endophthalmitis following cataract surgery. Data were collected… read more here.
Keywords: endophthalmitis; management outcomes; fungal endophthalmitis; cataract surgery ... See more keywords
Chronic endogenous fungal endophthalmitis: diagnostic and treatment challenges
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025459
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Endogenous fungal endophthalmitis (EFE) is a sight-threatening complication of systemic fungemia. As the prevalence rises, treatment remains a challenge especially when there is a failure in first-line treatment or drug-resistant fungus. This case… read more here.
Keywords: fungal endophthalmitis; treatment; left eye; eye ... See more keywords
Bilateral endogenous fungal endophthalmitis: A case report
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033585
Abstract: Rationale: Endogenous fungal endophthalmitis is a challenging condition. There are no universally accepted diagnostic or management protocols. We share a case of endogenous fungal endophthalmitis who was successfully treated, focusing on the diagnostic and treatment… read more here.
Keywords: endogenous fungal; fungal endophthalmitis; endophthalmitis; eye ... See more keywords
Unilateral endogenous fungal endophthalmitis after esophageal cancer surgery: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3607-6
Abstract: BackgroundThis study reports a case of Unilateral Endogenous Fungal Endophthalmitis After Esophageal Cancer Surgery.Case presentationOne patient presented with a month-long loss of vision in his left eye, he had surgery for esophageal cancer 2 months earlier.… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal cancer; surgery; fungal endophthalmitis; case ... See more keywords
Fungal Endophthalmitis in a Case of Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis: Successfully Treated With Amphotericin B Colloidal Dispersion
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.910419
Abstract: Background Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is an acute, fulminant, opportunistic fungal infection that usually occurs in diabetes or immunocompromised patients. Amphotericin B combined with surgical debridement remains the standard treatment, although it is controversial due to… read more here.
Keywords: orbito cerebral; fungal endophthalmitis; rhino orbito; case ... See more keywords
Aspergillus Endophthalmitis: Epidemiology, Pathobiology, and Current Treatments
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8070656
Abstract: Fungal endophthalmitis is one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide. Post-operative and traumatic injuries are major contributing factors resulting in ocular fungal infections in healthy and, more importantly, immunocompromised individuals. Among the fungal… read more here.
Keywords: fungal endophthalmitis; endophthalmitis; aspergillus endophthalmitis; pathobiology ... See more keywords