Listeria monocytogenes endophthalmitis.
Listeria endophthalmitis developed in an otherwise healthy woman. Early identification of the microorganism after anterior chamber paracentesis and aggressive treatment with specific antibiotics through the intravitreal route resulted in complete recovery of visual acuity.
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Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital de Bellvitge, Príncipes de España.
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008088:Listeriosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents