Favourable outcome in paediatric endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to Neisseria meningitidis following pars plana vitrectomy.

Authors :: Qureshi A
Ashworth J
Sharma V
Ivanova T
Source :: BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2020 Jun 24; Vol. 13 (6). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jun 24.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Paediatric endogenous endophthalmitis is an uncommon but potentially devastating intraocular infection which should not be missed. Often cases present to the accident and emergency department. Accurate and prompt assessment is key in saving sight and life. We present one such case and how it was surgically managed.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

Subjects :: Child
Endophthalmitis microbiology
Eye Infections, Bacterial microbiology
Humans
Meningitis, Meningococcal microbiology
Postoperative Complications microbiology
Endophthalmitis surgery
Eye Infections, Bacterial surgery
Meningitis, Meningococcal complications
Neisseria meningitidis
Postoperative Complications surgery
Vitrectomy adverse effects

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