Bilateral endogenous fungal endophthalmitis

Abstract

A 77 year-old female patient suffering from pyelonephritis developed bilateral endogenous endophthalmitis presumed by Candida after have been treated with global spectrum antibiotics. Early vitrectomy and intravitreal amphotericin B injection were performed, in addition to oral voriconazole. Clinical aspects of endogenous endophthalmitis are also pointed out by a literature review.

Keywords:
Endophthalmitis; Eye infections, fungal; Candida albicans; Voriconazole