Endogenous group B streptococcal endophthalmitis in a preterm infant
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Sparks, J. R.
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机构:Vanderbilt Univ, Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hosp, Div Neonatol, Dept Pediat, Nashville, TN 37232 USA
Sparks, J. R.
Recchia, F. M.
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机构:Vanderbilt Univ, Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hosp, Div Neonatol, Dept Pediat, Nashville, TN 37232 USA
Recchia, F. M.
Weitkamp, J-H
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Vanderbilt Univ, Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hosp, Div Neonatol, Dept Pediat, Nashville, TN 37232 USAVanderbilt Univ, Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hosp, Div Neonatol, Dept Pediat, Nashville, TN 37232 USA
Weitkamp, J-H
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[1] Vanderbilt Univ, Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hosp, Div Neonatol, Dept Pediat, Nashville, TN 37232 USA
[2] Vanderbilt Eye Inst, Div Vitreoretinal Dis & Surg, Nashville, TN USA
[3] Vanderbilt Univ, Sch Med, Nashville, TN 37212 USA
group B streptococcus;
endogenous endophthalmitis;
infant;
premature;
meningitis;
vitrectomy;
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10.1038/sj.jp.7211685
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R71 [妇产科学];
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100211 ;
摘要:
Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare complication of bacteremia. Proper intervention is critical, as the majority of affected patients lose vision in the infected eye. Treatment options include systemic antibiotics, intravitreous antibiotics and vitrectomy. We report a case of endogenous endophthalmitis presenting as leukocoria in a premature neonate with group B streptococcal meningitis.
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Childrens Hosp Kings Daughters, Div Pediat Emergency Med, Eastern Virginia Med Sch, Dept Pediat, Norfolk, VA 23505 USAChildrens Hosp Kings Daughters, Div Pediat Emergency Med, Eastern Virginia Med Sch, Dept Pediat, Norfolk, VA 23505 USA
Kelly, CP
Isaacman, DJ
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Childrens Hosp Kings Daughters, Div Pediat Emergency Med, Eastern Virginia Med Sch, Dept Pediat, Norfolk, VA 23505 USAChildrens Hosp Kings Daughters, Div Pediat Emergency Med, Eastern Virginia Med Sch, Dept Pediat, Norfolk, VA 23505 USA