title: Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Streptococcus mitis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Bateman
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents