Fulminant eye infection in a patient with nephrotic syndrome. Issue 7 (28th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Koratala, Abhilash; Malpartida, Freddy R.; Ruchi, Rupam
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 6:Issue 7(2018)
• Page Start: 1385
• Page End: 1386
• Publication Date: 2018-05-28
• Subjects: endophthalmitis -- immunosuppression -- nephrotic syndrome; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1610
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Endophthalmitis is a bacterial or fungal infection inside the eye, involving the vitreous and/or aqueous humors. High index of suspicion is required for this condition in immunocompromised patients with ocular complaints as it can worsen rapidly and lead to permanent loss of vision. Abstract : Endophthalmitis is a bacterial or fungal infection inside the eye, involving the vitreous and/or aqueous humors. High index of suspicion is required for this condition in immunocompromised patients with ocular complaints as it can worsen rapidly and lead to permanent loss of vision.