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Endogenous group B streptococcal endophthalmitis in a preterm infant

Journal of Perinatology volume 27, pages 392–394 (2007)Cite this article

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Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare complication of bacteremia. Proper intervention is critical, as the majority of affected patients lose vision in the infected eye. Treatment options include systemic antibiotics, intravitreous antibiotics and vitrectomy. We report a case of endogenous endophthalmitis presenting as leukocoria in a premature neonate with group B streptococcal meningitis.

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We thank Dr William Walsh for review of this paper and helpful discussion.

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  1. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA

    J R Sparks

  2. Division of Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, Vanderbilt Eye Institute, Nashville, TN, USA

    F M Recchia

  3. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN, USA

    J-H Weitkamp

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Sparks, J., Recchia, F. & Weitkamp, JH. Endogenous group B streptococcal endophthalmitis in a preterm infant. J Perinatol 27, 392–394 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7211685

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