Embolic aspergillus endophthalmitis in an immunocompetent patient from aortic root aspergillus endocarditis

Mycoses. 2008 Jul;51(4):352-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0507.2008.01491.x. Epub 2008 Mar 4.

Abstract

We report the first case of endogenous aspergillus endophthalmitis in an immunocompetent person with systemic aortic root aspergillus endocarditis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis*
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy
  • Aspergillus / isolation & purification
  • Endocarditis / complications*
  • Endocarditis / drug therapy
  • Endocarditis / microbiology*
  • Endophthalmitis / drug therapy
  • Endophthalmitis / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • liposomal amphotericin B
  • Amphotericin B