Open AccessFulminant eye infection in a patient with nephrotic syndrome
Author(s) -
Koratala Abhilash,
Malpartida Freddy R.,
Ruchi Rupam
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1610
Subject(s) - medicine , fulminant , endophthalmitis , nephrotic syndrome , ophthalmology , intensive care medicine , surgery
Key Clinical Message Endophthalmitis is a bacterial or fungal infection inside the eye, involving the vitreous and/or aqueous humors. High index of suspicion is required for this condition in immunocompromised patients with ocular complaints as it can worsen rapidly and lead to permanent loss of vision.