Fluconazole in the treatment of candida albicans endophthalmitis

Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh). 1992 Aug;70(4):528-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1992.tb02126.x.

Abstract

A 29-year-old former drug addict with candida albicans endophthalmitis determined by cultivation was treated with vitrectomy and systemic fluconazole. The infection resolved completely and the patient recovered a visual acuity of 6/6. Fluconazole was well tolerated and a high concentration was found in the vitreous cavity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy*
  • Endophthalmitis / drug therapy*
  • Endophthalmitis / microbiology
  • Eye Infections, Fungal / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Fluconazole / therapeutic use*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Fluconazole