Candidal endophthalmitis in Glaswegian heroin addicts: report of an epidemic.
Nine heroin addicts with presumed candidal endophthalmitis were seen in Glasgow between November 1982 and April 1984. Six patients during a two month period in 1983. The physical symptoms and signs observed, results of laboratory investigations and responses to anti-fungal chemotherapy are reported. Epidemiological factors relating to possible sources of infection are explored.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000453:epidemiology; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D012606:Scotland
D000666:Amphotericin B; D007654:Ketoconazole