Korean J Nephrol.  2007 Sep;26(5):625-629.

A Case of Endogenous Endophthalmitis and Multifocal Pneumonia Complicated by Renal Abscess and Sepsis due to Escherichia coli

• Kim SY
• Park YH
• Ko HY
• Lee YJ
• Chung HS
• Park SM
• Kim YO
• Yoon SA
• Kim YS

Abstract

Metastatic or septic endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare, but devastating complication of systemic septicemia. This condition may become more common as the number of chronically debilitated patients and the use of invasive procedures increase. Many etiologic organisms (gram-positive, gram-negative and fungi) and many clinical conditions (pyelonephritis, endocarditis, meningitis, pneumonia) have been reported to cause endogenous endophthalmitis. Risk factors include most of the known reasons for immune suppression and chronic illness. A high clinical suspicion is required in early diagnosis and treatment. Early antibiotics and vitrectomy are more widely accepted as therapeutic modalities.

Keyword

Endophthalmitis; Abscess; Sepsis

MeSH Terms

Abscess*
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Chronic Disease
Early Diagnosis
Endocarditis
Endophthalmitis*
Escherichia coli*
Escherichia*
Humans
Meningitis
Pneumonia*
Risk Factors
Sepsis*
Vitrectomy
Anti-Bacterial Agents