Distinguishing Between Infectious and Noninfectious Endophthalmitis After Intravitreal Triamcinolone Injection

Sterile endophthalmitis simply means that the inflammation in the eye is not associated with a specific causative organism based on culture results. [...]we suggest avoiding the use of this nonspecific term in relation to IVTA-associated endophthalmitis.

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of ophthalmology 2008-09, Vol.146 (3), p.346-347.e1
Hauptverfasser:	Roth, Daniel B, Flynn, Harry W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antibiotics Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological Endophthalmitis - diagnosis Endophthalmitis - etiology Eye Infections - diagnosis Eye Infections - etiology Glucocorticoids - administration & dosage Glucocorticoids - adverse effects Humans Injections Ophthalmology Pain Preservatives Triamcinolone Acetonide - administration & dosage Triamcinolone Acetonide - adverse effects Vitreous Body
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Zusammenfassung:	Sterile endophthalmitis simply means that the inflammation in the eye is not associated with a specific causative organism based on culture results. [...]we suggest avoiding the use of this nonspecific term in relation to IVTA-associated endophthalmitis.
ISSN:	0002-9394 1879-1891
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajo.2008.04.037