Fungal endophthalmitis: a report of two cases.
Two patients with fungal endophthalmitis are presented. The first patient developed delayed-onset pseudophakic endophthalmitis. Candida glabrata was cultured from anterior chamber fluid. The second patient presented with a corneal ulcer and endophthalmitis. Candida albicans was isolated from the corneal scraping. The clinical features of these infections and specific treatment options are discussed.
Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp.
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D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002175:Candida / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents