| Literature DB >> 35502083 |
Mukesh Jain1, Anand Singh Brar1, Suryasnata Rath2, Anup Kelgaokar1, Himansu Sekhar Behera3.
Abstract
Systemic corticosteroids and immunocompromised state following SARS-CoV-2 infection can predispose individuals to endogenous endophthalmitis. A 66-year-old gentleman presented with complaints of diminution of vision and redness one week post discharge after hospitalization for COVID-19 infection. Clinical examination suggested fulminant endogenous endophthalmitis which responded poorly even after aggressive treatment requiring evisceration. Culture and gene sequenced analysis confirmed Aspergillus fumigatus to be the causative organism. A high degree of suspicion is warranted in the presence of recent onset of floaters in COVID-19-infected individuals to facilitate early diagnosis and outcomes.Entities:
Keywords: Aspergillus fusarium; COVID-19 infections; SARS-CoV-2; endogenous endophthalmitis; fungus
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Year: 2022 PMID: 35502083 PMCID: PMC9333037 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1951_21
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Ophthalmol ISSN: 0301-4738 Impact factor: 2.969