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Scedosporium apiospermum endopthalmitis treated early with intravitreous voriconazole results in recovery of vision

Authors: Monika Paroder Belenitsky, Catherine Liu, Irena Tsui

Published in: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection | Issue 3/2012

Abstract

Aim

The purpose of this study is to report a case of endogenous endopthalmitis caused by Scedosporium apiospermum with a favorable outcome and review previously reported cases, their treatment regimens and outcomes.

Methods

An 83-year-old man with diabetes mellitus, no other immunocompromising risk factors, and a history of S. apiospermum endopthalmitis in the left eye developed endopthalmitis in the right eye. Within 72 h of presentation, he was treated with a pars plana vitrectomy and intravitreal voriconozole.

Results

Vitreous cultures confirmed S. apiospermum. The patient responded to treatment, with a favorable outcome and full recovery of vision.

Conclusions

Recognition of S. apiospermum endopthalmitis and appropriate early intervention with pars plana vitrectomy and intravitreal voriconozole can lead to a favorable outcome with restoration of visual acuity.

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Title: Scedosporium apiospermum endopthalmitis treated early with intravitreous voriconazole results in recovery of vision
Authors: Monika Paroder Belenitsky
Catherine Liu
Irena Tsui
Publication date: 01-09-2012
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection / Issue 3/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1869-5760
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12348-012-0063-0

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Scedosporium apiospermum endopthalmitis treated early with intravitreous voriconazole results in recovery of vision

Abstract

Aim

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Aim

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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