[Endogenous endophthalmitis as a complication in erysipelas].

Authors :: Paquier-Valette C
Cante V
Brassat S
Camus M
Bolac C
Guillet G
Source :: Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie [Ann Dermatol Venereol] 2013 Nov; Vol. 140 (11), pp. 718-21. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Sep 24.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Background: Endogenous endophthalmitis is a devastating infection of the eye that leads to blindness in about two-thirds of patients. It results from the haematogenous spread of a microorganism from a focus of sepsis, mainly gastro-intestinal, genitourinary or cardiac.<br />Patients and Methods: We describe the case of a diabetic subject presenting endogenous endophthalmitis following erysipelas of the leg due to Streptococcus agalactiae. The outcome was favourable thanks to prompt initiation of appropriate antibiotic treatment.<br />Discussion: Endogenous endophthalmitis as a complication of a skin infection is a rare entity, with only about 30 reported cases in the literature. Awareness of this condition among dermatologists would allow prompt intervention, which is essential for sparing of the patient's eyesight.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)