Endogenous Endophthalmitis: yield of the diagnostic evaluation

Endogenous Endophthalmitis: yield of the diagnostic evaluation

Abstract Background Endogenous endophthalmitis is an infection of the eye secondary to sepsis, occurring in 0.04–0.5% of bacteremia or fungemia. Risk factors include intravenous drug abuse (IVDA), diabetes, indwelling catheters, and immune suppression. Many patients have known or suspected bacteremi...

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Main Authors: Kathleen A. Regan, Nila S. Radhakrishnan, Jon D. Hammer, Benjamin D. Wilson, Lara Beth Gadkowski, Siva S. R. Iyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Endogenous endophthalmitis
Intravenous drug abuse
Sepsis
Diagnostic imaging
Hospital discharge
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-020-01418-9

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