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Listeria monocytogenes endophthalmitis
Author(s) -
Duch Susana T.,
Quintana Manuel C.,
Pujol Octavio G.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1991.tb02004.x
Subject(s) - endophthalmitis , listeria monocytogenes , medicine , paracentesis , visual acuity , antibiotics , surgery , ophthalmology , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , biology , ascites , genetics
Listeria endophthalmitis developed in an otherwise healthy woman. Early identification of the microorganism after anterior chamber paracentesis and aggressive treatment with specific antibiotics through the intravitreal route resulted in complete recovery of visual acuity.