Fulminant fungal endogenous endophthalmitis following SARS-CoV-2 infection: A case report

ABSTRACT

Systemic corticosteroids and immunocompromised state following SARS?CoV?2 infection can predispose individuals to endogenous endophthalmitis. A 66?year?old gentleman presented with complaints of diminution of vision and redness one week post discharge after hospitalization for COVID?19 infection. Clinical examination suggested fulminant endogenous endophthalmitis which responded poorly even after aggressive treatment requiring evisceration. Culture and gene sequenced analysis confirmed Aspergillus fumigatus to be the causative organism. A high degree of suspicion is warranted in the presence of recent onset of floaters in COVID?19?infected individuals to facilitate early diagnosis and outcomes.