Cladosporium Endogenous Endophthalmitis Mimicking Toxoplasma Retinochoroiditis.
Ocul Immunol Inflamm
; 29(3): 607-608, 2021 Apr 03.
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Background: Endogenous fungal endophthalmitis is a sight-threatening condition with potentially devastating outcome. Hematogenous spread of the infective seedings is the route of infection. Infected individuals have usually a compromised immune status. The clinical picture of mycotic endogenous endophthalmitis is commonly seen as chorioretinitis. Candida is the most common fungus. Cladosporium causing endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare occurrence, with only a few cases published.Methods: The report includes study and management of a diabetic patient with endogenous cladosporium endophthalmitis mimicking toxoplasma retinochoroiditis.Results: Diagnosis was confirmed as Cladosporium Cladosporioides in vitreous and aqueous aspirate by polymerase chain reaction-based DNA sequencing. Patient was successfully managed with intravitreal and systemic voriconazole.Conclusion: Cladosporium can cause endogenous endophthalmitis and mimic toxoplasma retinochoroiditis. Vitreous biopsy can help in diagnosis in the absence of positive blood culture. Intravitreal voriconazole along with systemic voriconazole shows a good response.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Fúngicas del Ojo
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Toxoplasmosis Ocular
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Coriorretinitis
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Endoftalmitis
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Cladosporium
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Micosis
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ocul Immunol Inflamm
Asunto de la revista:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
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OFTALMOLOGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido