Open AccessEndogenous endophthalmitis and liver abscesses
Author(s) -
S Koay,
Suchita Jain,
Ian Cropley,
Harry Petrushkin,
H. L. C. Bey
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
acute medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.14
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 1747-4892
pISSN - 1747-4884
DOI - 10.52964/amja.0538
Subject(s) - medicine , streptococcus anginosus , endophthalmitis , liver abscess , bacteremia , immunosuppression , antibiotics , intensive care medicine , abscess , surgery , streptococcus , genetics , bacteria , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
We present a case of endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to liver abscesses, in a patient with no previous medical comorbidities or risk factors for immunosuppression. The patient presented with acute painless loss of vision and feeling generally unwell. Investigations revealed Streptococcus anginosus-constellatus bacteraemia, and evidence of diverticular disease that likely predisposed to the liver abscesses. Due to prompt diagnosis and administration of antibiotics, the patient had a good visual outcome. This case highlights the importance of being aware of endogenous endophthalmitis, as early diagnosis and prompt administration of antibiotics will optimise visual outcomes.