Aspergillus-induced endophthalmitis.
1. Aspergilli are unique fungi found in soil, household dust, and vegetable matter. 2. Blurred vision is the most common early complaint of Aspergillus-induced endophthalmitis. It may be accompanied by pain, photophobia, and iridocyclitis. Later visual loss can be significant. 3. Retinal findings include cloudy vitreous, preretinal and subretinal exudate, and retinal hemorrhages. 4. Treatment is a pars plana vitrectomy with vitreous biopsy and intravitreal injection of amphotericin B.
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D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D014821:Vitrectomy
D000666:Amphotericin B