| Autor: |
J H, van den Besselaar, J S, Chua, R, van der Pol, N M, Delfos, J E, Stalenhoef |
| Jazyk: |
Dutch; Flemish |
| Rok vydání: |
2020 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde. 164 |
| ISSN: |
1876-8784 |
| Popis: |
Staphylococcus aureas bacteraemia can spread to cause endocartitis, spondylodiscitis or infection of vascular or joint prostheses. Endogenous endophtalmitis is a serious complication which may result in permanent visual loss of the affected eye. Treatment consists of intra-ocular injection of antibiotics or a vitrectomy.A 79-year-old man attended the emergency department because of septic arthritis. Blood cultures were positive for a S. aureus bacteraemia. On the second day of admission he developed a blurred vision and he was diagnosed with an endophtalmitis. The patient was referred to an academic hospital for treatment with intra-ocular antibiotics. After treatment his vision improved again.Visual complaints should be taken seriously when a patient has a proven S. aureus bacteraemia. Infectious disease consultation may accelerate early recognition, referral and treatment. When endophtalmitis is suspected, it is essential to refer the patient to a treatment centre where intra-ocular antibiotics can be administered. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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