Shane Griffin , Neeraj Chawla , Lawrence Chan , Anita Agarwal , Gaurav Shah
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To report a case of bilateral endogenous Cryptococcus endophthalmitis with Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis.
Observations
A 57-year-old woman with history of renal transplantation developed Cryptococcus neoformans fungemia and meningitis. Reporting bilateral blurry vision, she was found to have associated bilateral endophthalmitis suspicious for endogenous cryptococcal endophthalmitis that was initially responsive to intravitreal voriconazole injections but subsequently worsened despite systemic and intraocular anti-fungal treatments. Given her refractory disease, additional testing was performed, which revealed added infection with Toxoplasma gondii. She underwent bilateral vitrectomy with povidone-iodine infusion and systemic parasiticidal treatment with improvement and stability of her condition.
Conclusions and importance
Immunocompromised hosts are at risk for infection with multiple opportunistic infections that may require broad testing and aggressive medical and surgical therapies.
期刊介绍:
The American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports is a peer-reviewed, scientific publication that welcomes the submission of original, previously unpublished case report manuscripts directed to ophthalmologists and visual science specialists. The cases shall be challenging and stimulating but shall also be presented in an educational format to engage the readers as if they are working alongside with the caring clinician scientists to manage the patients. Submissions shall be clear, concise, and well-documented reports. Brief reports and case series submissions on specific themes are also very welcome.