Abstract
The role of other non-perfringens Clostridium species in endophthalmitis infections has not been analyzed. We describe a case of non-perfringens Clostridium endophthalmitis and review prior cases in the literature. Fulminant clinical presentations and poor visual outcomes are the rule, but a combined aggressive medical and surgical approach may conserve vision.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Clostridium / classification*
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Clostridium Infections / diagnosis*
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Clostridium Infections / therapy
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Endophthalmitis / diagnosis
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Endophthalmitis / microbiology*
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Follow-Up Studies
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Foreign-Body Reaction / diagnosis*
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Foreign-Body Reaction / therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Severity of Illness Index
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome
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Vitrectomy / methods