B组链球菌转移性眼内炎。

Group B streptococcal metastatic endophthalmitis.

作者信息

Nagelberg H P, Petashnick D E, To K W, Woodcome H A

机构信息

Department of Ophthalmology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence 02903.

出版信息

Am J Ophthalmol. 1994 Apr 15;117(4):498-500. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)70010-8.

DOI:10.1016/s0002-9394(14)70010-8

PMID:8154532

Abstract

Reports of invasive Group B Streptococcus infection in adults with underlying medical conditions have been increasing. Ocular infection with this organism is unusual. Metastatic endophthalmitis in adults caused by this organism has been reported rarely and has only been associated with endocarditis. We encountered two cases of Group B streptococcal metastatic endophthalmitis in adults who did not have endocarditis. These cases reflect the increasing incidence of invasive Group B Streptococcus infection with its varying manifestations. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of considering this pathogen as a cause of metastatic endophthalmitis in adults with predisposing illnesses.

摘要

有基础疾病的成人侵袭性B族链球菌感染的报告一直在增加。该病原体引起的眼部感染并不常见。由该病原体引起的成人转移性眼内炎鲜有报道，且仅与心内膜炎相关。我们遇到了两例无心内膜炎的成人B族链球菌转移性眼内炎病例。这些病例反映了侵袭性B族链球菌感染发病率的上升及其表现形式的多样性。此外，它们强调了将这种病原体视为有易感疾病的成人转移性眼内炎病因的重要性。