title: [Standard ophthalmological examination of patients with candidaemia is recommended].
abstract: The incidence of candidaemia is increasing on a global scale. Secondary intraocular involvement is a rare but serious complication, which can cause considerable visual damage. Hence, current national and international guidelines recommend ophthalmological examination of all patients with verified candidaemia in order to ensure adequate therapy and reduce the risk of visual impairment. We present a case illustrating that initial symptoms and findings of ocular candidiasis may often be subtle which emphasizes the importance of consistent adherence to these guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Klinisk Mikrobiologisk Afdeling, Aalborg Universitetshospital, Hobrovej 18-22, 9000 Aalborg. jesm@rn.dk.
authors.forename: Jesper
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smit
authors.forename: Marieke
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leemreize
authors.forename: Dalia Cecilia
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Berman
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000302:isolation & purification; D058387:Candidemia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002825:Chorioretinitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole