Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Epidermidis Induced Endogenous Endophthalmitis
Published: August 1, 2014 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/.4751
Undrakonda Vivekanand, Pradeep Pakalapati, Gudimetla Sandeep Reddy, Sritej talluri
1. Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sceinces, Malkapuram, Eluru, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India.
2. Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sceinces, Malkapuram, Eluru, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India.
3. Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, Srikiran Eye Institute, Achampet Junction, Pinamarthi Road, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India.
4. Junior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sceinces, Malkapuram, Eluru, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Undrakonda Vivekanand,
Flat no. 104, Satyachandra Residency, Guttastreet, Satrampadu, Eluru, West Godavari-534007, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Phone : +918333044920, E-mail : vivekanandu@gmail.com
Fulminant endogenous endophthalmits, a relatively rare intraocular infection, caused by haematogenous spread of bacteria or fungi is usually seen in immune-deficient patients. We report a case of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis causing endogenous endophthalmitis following platelet transfusion and intravenous antibiotic therapy for a suspected dengue fever.
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