Delayed fungal endophthalmitis secondary to.

Authors: 
K. Xu; D.R.P. Almeida; E.K. Chin; V.B. Mahajan
Publication date: 
2016-10

Purpose: To describe a case of fungal endophthalmitis secondary toafter cataract surgery.

Observations: This case showed delayed and recalcitrant fungal endophthalmitis secondary todespite treatment with pars plana vitrectomy, intravitreal antifungal therapy, and systemic antifungals.

Conclusions and importance: -associated endophthalmitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of delayed post-cataract endophthalmitis, especially in tropical or subtropical geographical areas. Awareness and early identification, timely removal of the nidi of sequestration, and prolonged antifungal treatments are important for the eradication of-associated endophthalmitis.

Citation: 
Xu K, Almeida DRP, Chin EK, Mahajan VB. "Delayed fungal endophthalmitis secondary to." Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2016;3:1-4.
PMCID: 
PMC5757398
PubMed ID: 
29503897
Year of Publication: 
2016