| Literature DB >> 32596693 |
Christopher Schiefer1, Samuel Asanad1, Benjamin Rubin2, Wuqaas M Munir1, Osamah J Saeedi1.
Abstract
Endotheliitis is the inflammation of the corneal endothelium resulting in edema and subsequent loss of vision. Bacterial causes of corneal inflammation primarily of the epithelium with subsequent, secondary involvement of the endothelium have previously been described. Notably, however, there are no reports of isolated endotheliitis related to a bacterial pathogen. We report, for the first time, a case of corneal endotheliitis associated with a pyogenic liver abscess caused by methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Treatment targeting the underlying source of infection led to visual recovery in our patient.Entities:
Keywords: Bacteria; Cornea; Corneal Endotheliitis; Immunology; Pyogenic Liver Abscess; Sepsis
Year: 2020 PMID: 32596693 PMCID: PMC7319184 DOI: 10.33140/jcei.05.03.03
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Exp Immunol