Endogenous group B streptococcal endophthalmitis in a preterm infant

被引:10
作者
Sparks, J. R.
Recchia, F. M.
Weitkamp, J-H [1 ]
机构
[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
关键词
group B streptococcus; endogenous endophthalmitis; infant; premature; meningitis; vitrectomy;
D O I
10.1038/sj.jp.7211685
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
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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