Endophthalmitis associated with intravenous drug use

Kian Keyashian; Preeti N. Malani

doi:10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181581191

Endophthalmitis associated with intravenous drug use

Kian Keyashian, Preeti N. Malani

Internal Medicine

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Abstract

Infectious complications related to IV drug use represent an important source of morbidity and mortality among this population. We report an informative case of endogenous endophthalmitis related to injection of cocaine mixed with lemon juice. Clinicians should remember that any visual change among patients using injection drugs warrants aggressive workup, including empiric antifungal therapy. Once the disease is identified, early vitrectomy should be considered.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1219-1220
Number of pages	2
Journal	Southern medical journal
Volume	100
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181581191
State	Published - Dec 1 2007

Keywords

Candida albicans
Injection drug use
Uveitis

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Medicine(all)

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