title: Group B streptococcal metastatic endophthalmitis.
abstract: Reports of invasive Group B Streptococcus infection in adults with underlying medical conditions have been increasing. Ocular infection with this organism is unusual. Metastatic endophthalmitis in adults caused by this organism has been reported rarely and has only been associated with endocarditis. We encountered two cases of Group B streptococcal metastatic endophthalmitis in adults who did not have endocarditis. These cases reflect the increasing incidence of invasive Group B Streptococcus infection with its varying manifestations. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of considering this pathogen as a cause of metastatic endophthalmitis in adults with predisposing illnesses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence 02903.
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Nagelberg
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Petashnick
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: To
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Woodcome
mesh_terms: D016470:Bacteremia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae
chemical_list: D010400:Penicillin G