Endogenous group B streptococcal endophthalmitis in a preterm infant.
Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare complication of bacteremia. Proper intervention is critical, as the majority of affected patients lose vision in the infected eye. Treatment options include systemic antibiotics, intravitreous antibiotics and vitrectomy. We report a case of endogenous endophthalmitis presenting as leukocoria in a premature neonate with group B streptococcal meningitis.
Sparks
J R
JR
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.
Recchia
F M
FM
Weitkamp
J-H
JH
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae; D014427:Twins; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014821:Vitrectomy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D014640:Vancomycin