Endogenous Klebsiella Endophthalmitis Concurrent with Prostate and Perianal Abscesses / 대한비뇨기과학회지
Korean Journal of Urology
; : 1055-1057, 2008.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-181851
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ABSTRACT
Endogenous endophthalmitis is a sight-threatening ophthalmic emergency that requires vitrectomy unless prompt treatment is undertaken. It is usually caused by hematogenous spread from a distant endogenous focus of infection. We treated a patient with endogenous endophthalmitis who also had prostate and perianal abscesses caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. Clinicians should entertain the possibility of endogenous endophthalmitis if a patient with a urologic disease such as a prostate abscess or acute prostatitis resulting in bacteremia complains of ophthalmologic symptoms.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
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Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Urology
Year:
2008
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Article