Successful treatment of Candida glabrata endophthalmitis with amphotericin B lipid complex (ABLC)

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作者
Darling, K
Singh, J
Wilks, D [1 ]
机构
[1] Western Gen Hosp, Reg Infect Dis Unit, Edinburgh EX4 2XU, Midlothian, Scotland
[2] Royal Infirm, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavil, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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10.1053/jinf.1999.0605
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R51 [传染病];
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100401 ;
摘要
We report a case of Candida (Torulopsis) glabrata endophthalmitis which occurred 2 months following urological surgery, The patient was treated successfully with intravenous amphotericin B lipid complex (ABLC) and flucytosine. Diagnosis and management of this condition are discussed. (C) 2000 The British Infection Society.
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