Aspergillus terreus endophthalmitis.
We report a case of Aspergillus terreus endophthalmitis and review the 4 previously reported cases. Immunosuppression, intravenous drug use, intraocular surgery or trauma, and a compatible clinical picture should raise suspicion of the diagnosis. This species often exhibits resistance to amphotericin B and outcomes are poor despite current therapies.
Bradley
Jay C
JC
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University, Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA. docjayb@aol.com
George
Joel G
JG
Sarria
Juan C
JC
Kimbrough
Robert C
RC
Mitchell
Kelly T
KT
D000368:Aged; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000150:complications