A case of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Escherichia coli septicemia
Tejinder Talwar, Prateek Chandra, Sugandha Goel, Kuntal Patel
TL;DR
A rare case of eye infection caused by E. coli septicemia in a diabetic patient is reported, showing improvement after surgery.
Contribution
This paper presents a novel clinical case linking E. coli septicemia to endogenous endophthalmitis in a diabetic patient.
Findings
Vitrectomy with intravitreal antibiotics and steroids improved vision in the patient.
The case highlights the importance of urgent intervention for endogenous endophthalmitis.
Uncontrolled diabetes and pyelonephritis were associated with E. coli septicemia.
Abstract
Endogenous endophthalmitis is a severe sight-threatening condition that requires urgent intervention. It is a rare complication of Escherichia coli septicemia. We herein report a case of left eye endogenous endophthalmitis with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus with pyelonephritis associated with Escherichia coli septicemia. Vitrectomy was done along with intravitreal antibiotics and steroids. There was significant improvement in vision after vitrectomy.
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Taxonomy
TopicsOcular Infections and Treatments · Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome · Retinal and Optic Conditions