Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Streptococcus mitis.
OBJECTIVE
To report endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Streptococcus mitis.


METHODS
A 3-year-old girl was hospitalized for possible retinoblastoma after she suddenly developed a red and sensitive left eye. After administration of anesthesia, we examined the patient and obtained samples of aqueous, vitreous, and blood for culture.


RESULTS
Blood and vitreous cultures grew S mitis. Intravenous and intravitreal injections of antibiotics were used to treat the infection.


CONCLUSIONS
Streptococcus mitis should be considered a cause of endogenous endophthalmitis.
Harrison
S A
SA
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine, USA.
Bateman
J B
JB
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D014822:Vitreous Body
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents