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Candidal endophthalmitis in Glaswegian heroin addicts: report of an epidemic.
- Source :
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Transactions of the ophthalmological societies of the United Kingdom [Trans Ophthalmol Soc U K (1962)] 1985; Vol. 104 ( Pt 3), pp. 297-308. - Publication Year :
- 1985
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Abstract
- Nine heroin addicts with presumed candidal endophthalmitis were seen in Glasgow between November 1982 and April 1984. Six patients during a two month period in 1983. The physical symptoms and signs observed, results of laboratory investigations and responses to anti-fungal chemotherapy are reported. Epidemiological factors relating to possible sources of infection are explored.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Amphotericin B therapeutic use
Candidiasis drug therapy
Candidiasis epidemiology
Disease Outbreaks epidemiology
Endophthalmitis drug therapy
Endophthalmitis epidemiology
Female
Fundus Oculi
Humans
Ketoconazole therapeutic use
Male
Scotland
Candidiasis complications
Endophthalmitis etiology
Heroin Dependence complications
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0078-5334
- Volume :
- 104 ( Pt 3)
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Transactions of the ophthalmological societies of the United Kingdom
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 3875170