A Case of Endogenous Endophthalmitis and Multifocal Pneumonia Complicated by Renal Abscess and Sepsis due to Escherichia coli / 대한신장학회지
Korean Journal of Nephrology
;
: 625-629, 2007.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-226302
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.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Vitrectomy
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Endophthalmitis
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Chronic Disease
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Risk Factors
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Sepsis
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Early Diagnosis
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Abscess
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Endocarditis
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Escherichia
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Nephrology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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