title: Nocardia asteroides endophthalmitis.
abstract: A case of exogenous Nocardia asteroides endophthalmitis with impending corneal perforation was diagnosed by culture and successfully treated with vitrectomy, penetrating keratoplasty, and intraocular, topical, and systemic antimicrobial therapy. The patient regained excellent vision.
mesh_terms: D000867:Anterior Chamber; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009617:Nocardia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D009616:Nocardia asteroides
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents