Do all candidemic patients need an ophthalmic examination?

作者:Vinikoor Michael J*; Zoghby Jonathan; Cohen Kenneth L; Tucker Joseph D
来源:International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2013, 17(3): E146-E148.
DOI:10.1016/j.ijid.2012.12.014

摘要

Intraocular candidiasis is a potentially sight-threatening complication of candidemia. While the incidence of candidemia in North America has increased, the prevalence of intraocular candidiasis appears to be decreasing. In the USA and Europe, an ophthalmic examination is recommended for all candidemic patients to rule out intraocular involvement. However, improvements in management, clarification of the diagnosis, and trends in the epidemiology of intraocular candidiasis suggest that some candidemia patients might be safely managed without the recommended dilated ophthalmic examination.

  • 出版日期2013-3

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