Endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae endophthalmitis with renal abscess: Report of two cases.
Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the most common organisms causing endogenous endophthalmitis in East Asia. Herein we report the cases of two diabetic patients with K. pneumoniae renal abscess and endophthalmitis. Although endogenous endophthalmitis is rare, both internists and ophthalmologists should be alert to the possibility of endogenous endophthalmitis in diabetic patients caused by K. pneumoniae renal abscess. Intravitreal ceftazidime, amikacin, and corticosteroid at an appropriate dosage are required for cases of endogenous Klebsiella endophthalmitis.
Chen
Kuan-Jen
KJ
Department of Ophthalmology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung, University College of Medicine, 5 Fushing Street, Kwei-Shan, 333, Taoyuan, Taiwan. cgr999chiayi@yahoo.com.tw
Hwang
Yih-Shiou
YS
Wang
Nan-Kai
NK
Chao
An-Ning
AN
D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D007710:Klebsiella Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D007711:Klebsiella pneumoniae / Q000254:growth & development*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents