Endophthalmitis caused by non-perfringens Clostridium species.
The role of other non-perfringens Clostridium species in endophthalmitis infections has not been analyzed. We describe a case of non-perfringens Clostridium endophthalmitis and review prior cases in the literature. Fulminant clinical presentations and poor visual outcomes are the rule, but a combined aggressive medical and surgical approach may conserve vision.
Bradley
Jay C
JC
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas 79430-7217, USA. docjayb@aol.com
Kimbrough
Robert C
RC
Vidal
Ana M
AM
McCartney
David L
DL
Sarria
Juan C
JC
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003013:Clostridium / Q000145:classification*; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents