Abstract | Purpose: The aim of this study was to present the signs, symptoms, management, and outcome of a series of cases of cluster endophthalmitis caused by a multi- drug resistant fungus, Trichosporon. Methods: Results: Structural integrity was maintained and infection-free status was achieved in all the eyes. The presenting vision ranged from 6/60 to PL (perception of light). Seven out of 10 had improvement in their final vision over the presenting vision. Final outcome of four patients had vision of 6/24 or better, 4 patients had vision in the range of 2/60 to 6/36 and 2 patients had PL. Conclusion:
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Authors | Saurabh Agrawal |
Journal | Indian journal of ophthalmology
(Indian J Ophthalmol)
Vol. 70
Issue 11
Pg. 4004-4009
(Nov 2022)
ISSN: 1998-3689 [Electronic] India |
PMID | 36308145
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Amphotericin B
- Voriconazole
- Antifungal Agents
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Topics |
- Humans
- Amphotericin B
(therapeutic use)
- Trichosporon
- Voriconazole
- Retrospective Studies
- Endophthalmitis
(diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology)
- Antifungal Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Vitrectomy
(adverse effects)
- Cataract
(complications)
- Eye Infections, Fungal
(diagnosis, drug therapy, complications)
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