Endogenous Endophthalmitis Associated With Infective Endocarditis
Keywords:
endophthalmitis, endocarditis, focal infection dental, antibioticsAbstract
Endogenous endophthalmitis is an uncommon intraocular infection resulting from hematogenous dissemination from another site in the body. This report describes a case of endophthalmitis secondary to infective endocarditis, emphasizing the importance of considering endophthalmitis without a history of surgery or ocular trauma, as a possible sign of systemic infection. Despite advances in surgery and antibiotics, this disease still has a poor prognosis.
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