A Case of Endogenous Endophthalmitis and Multifocal Pneumonia Complicated by Renal Abscess and Sepsis due to Escherichia coli.
- Author:
Su Yoen KIM
1
;
Young Hoon PARK
;
Hoon Young KO
;
Yune Jeong LEE
;
Hee Sun CHUNG
;
Sang Mi PARK
;
Young Ok KIM
;
Sun Ae YOON
;
Young Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. dr52916@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Endophthalmitis;
Abscess;
Sepsis
- MeSH:
Abscess*;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Chronic Disease;
Early Diagnosis;
Endocarditis;
Endophthalmitis*;
Escherichia coli*;
Escherichia*;
Humans;
Meningitis;
Pneumonia*;
Risk Factors;
Sepsis*;
Vitrectomy
- From:Korean Journal of Nephrology
2007;26(5):625-629
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Metastatic or septic endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare, but devastating complication of systemic septicemia. This condition may become more common as the number of chronically debilitated patients and the use of invasive procedures increase. Many etiologic organisms (gram-positive, gram-negative and fungi) and many clinical conditions (pyelonephritis, endocarditis, meningitis, pneumonia) have been reported to cause endogenous endophthalmitis. Risk factors include most of the known reasons for immune suppression and chronic illness. A high clinical suspicion is required in early diagnosis and treatment. Early antibiotics and vitrectomy are more widely accepted as therapeutic modalities.
