Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Rickettsia conorii

被引：12
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作者：
Mendivil, A [1 ]
Cuartero, V [1 ]
机构：
[1] Hosp Ramon y Cajal, Dept Ophthalmol, E-28034 Madrid, Spain
来源：
ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA | 1998年 / 76卷 / 01期
关键词：
endogenous endophthalmitis; immunofluorescence; Mediterranean spotted fever; Rickettsia conorii;
D O I：
10.1034/j.1600-0420.1998.760126.x
中图分类号：
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号：
100212 ;
摘要：
Purpose: We report herein the first confirmed case of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Rickettsia conorii. Methods: Indirect immunofluorescence was performed in peripheral blood with antibodies against Rickettsia conorii. A vitreous aspirate was studied by indirect immunofluorescence with antibodies against Rickettsia conorii and by direct immunofluorescence with conjugated antigen against Rickettsia conorii. Results: Indirect immunofluorescence in peripheral blood gave a titre of 1/320 at that moment and 1/640 fifteen days later. The vitreous aspirate studied by indirect immunofluorescence gave a titre of 1/620 and it showed a positive reaction to Rickettsia conorii antigen by direct immunofluorescence. Conclusion: Rickettsia conorii should be considered in the differential diagnosis of endogenous endophthalmitis in areas where Mediterranean spotted fever is endemic.
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