Bilateral endogenous Candida albicans endophthalmitis following COVID‐19 infection and intravenous antibiotics use: A case report
Shuang Wu,
Cunbo Wang,
Yanbing Zhang
Abstract:Key Clinical MessageEndogenous fungal endophthalmitis tends to occur in immunocompromised patients, including COVID‐19 infection. For high‐risk populations, timely tissue biopsy, fungal culture, and susceptibility testing can facilitate early diagnosis and treatment, thereby improving the prognosis.AbstractWhile endogenous fungal endophthalmitis is a rare condition, its incidence has recently been on the rise. A 48‐year‐old male presented with complaints of acute visual loss in his right eye for 2 weeks. He ha… Show more
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