Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
5703371 | American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Endophthalmitis secondary to GAS has been sparsely reported in the literature, and this case highlights a unique clinical presentation. We suspect that this atypical non-hemolytic strain may have evaded detection on initial pharyngeal cultures. Additionally, we hypothesize that GAS-mediated protease release resulted in breakdown of the zonular fibers and subsequent lens dislocation. Ophthalmologists should be aware of GAS and its devastating intraocular manifestations.
Keywords
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Ophthalmology
Authors
Amit Sangave, Rahul Komati, Allison Weinmann, Linoj Samuel, Uday Desai,