title: Endogenous group B streptococcal endophthalmitis in a preterm infant.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sparks
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Recchia
authors.forename: J-H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Weitkamp
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D014640:Vancomycin