STREPTOCOCCUS SUIS ENDOGENOUS ENDOPHTHALMITIS IN A PATIENT WITH MENINGITIS
Journal
Retinal cases & brief reports
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
5
Date Issued
2023-09-01
Author(s)
Abstract
Streptococcus suis is a major porcine pathogen that can cause severe systemic infection in humans. The common clinical features include meningitis, septicemia, purulent arthritis, and oftentimes deafness. However, ocular inflammation is very rare.
Subjects
endogenous endophthalmitis | iris necrosis | meningitis | ocular inflammation | Streptococcus suis
Type
journal article