Aspergillus terreus - A rare cause of post-operative endophthalmitis: Case report

We report a case of post-operative endopthalmitis following cataract surgery due to Aspergillus terreus in a 54-years-old patient who presented with pain, redness, watering of eye, and decreased vision after one month of surgery. Aspergillus terreus was isolated from vitreous fluid, vitrectomy was p...

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Published in:Annals of tropical medicine and public health 2013-11, Vol.6 (6), p.677
Main Authors: Baradkar, Vasant, Bisure, K, Shastri, J, Galate, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aspergillosis
Case studies
Cataracts
Endophthalmitis
Laboratories
Rare diseases
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Summary:We report a case of post-operative endopthalmitis following cataract surgery due to Aspergillus terreus in a 54-years-old patient who presented with pain, redness, watering of eye, and decreased vision after one month of surgery. Aspergillus terreus was isolated from vitreous fluid, vitrectomy was performed, systemic and intravitreal amphotericin B was given, but the patient did not respond, and enucleation had to be performed. The case report highlights importance of prompt and proper diagnosis of Aspergillus terreus endophthalmitis as this agent often shows resistance to amphotericin B.
ISSN:1755-6783
0974-6005
DOI:10.4103/1755-6783.140259