Endogenous Endophthalmitis: An Unusual Presentation of Infective Endocarditis Caused by Streptococcus pseudoporcinus
Endogenous endophthalmitis is an uncommon but severe intraocular infection that results from the hematogenous spread of microorganisms from a systemic focus.We report a rare case where endogenous endophthalmitis was the initial presentation of infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus pseudoporcinus, an organism infrequently associated with invasive infections.This case highlights the importance of considering a systemic source when evaluating patients with endogenous endophthalmitis, especially in those with predisposing risk factors like diabetes.
Authors
- Saranya Ravi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9870-3085)
- Ganesh A. Viswanathan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6424-0765)
- Vettakkara Kandy Muhammed Niyas
- Jithin Joseph
Institutions
- Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-08-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrrop/2025/v8i1125
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00