2020
DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002603
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Abstract: Purpose: To report a cluster of postoperative Acanthamoeba endophthalmitis after routine cataract surgeries. Methods: A brief summary of sentinel events leading to the referral of 4 patients of postoperative endophthalmitis to our hospital is followed by clinical descriptions and the various diagnostic approaches and interventions used. Genotyping and phylogenetic analysis are also discussed. Results: Four c… Show more

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“…AK rarely progresses beyond the corneal endothelium to produce intraocular infection and endophthalmitis. 19,20 This retrospective study was carried out to evaluate the predisposing factors, clinical manifestations, and treatment outcome of patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis at Tanta University's Ophthalmology Hospital in Tanta, Egypt.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…AK rarely progresses beyond the corneal endothelium to produce intraocular infection and endophthalmitis. 19,20 This retrospective study was carried out to evaluate the predisposing factors, clinical manifestations, and treatment outcome of patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis at Tanta University's Ophthalmology Hospital in Tanta, Egypt.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%