Post-coronavirus disease bilateral endogenous fungal endophthalmitis with full visual acuity recovery: a case report
Treatment for endogenous endophthalmitis is often delayed because cultures frequently yield negative results. Early diagnosis is key for better outcomes in endogenous endophthalmitis. This case highlights the need for a high index of suspicion for endogenous endophthalmitis in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 to ensure early diagnosis and timely intervention.
Authors
- David A. Forero‐Peña (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8065-8464)
- Adriana Haydee Vargas
- Giuseppe Guida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3876-8587)
- Rodrigo T. Celis
- Jéssica L. Leyva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3823-8466)
Institutions
- Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida (US)
- Universidad Indígena de Venezuela (VE)
- Universidad de Carabobo (VE)
- Universidad Central de Venezuela (VE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05569-5
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00