Endophthalmitis

Question 1

persistent post-op inflammation

Answer 1

P. acnes endophthalmitis

Question 2

whitish plaque between posterior capsule and IOL that occurs within months after surgery

Answer 2

P. acnes endophthalmitis

Question 3

most common causes of chronic bacterial endophthalmitis

Answer 3

First P. acnes , then Staph epi and Corynebacterium

Question 4

what type of bacteria is P. acnes

Answer 4

GP anaerobe

Question 5

unexpected IOP changes and persistent corneal edema after CE IOL

Answer 5

endophthalmitis

Question 6

post-op uveitis that worsens with steroids

Answer 6

endophthalmitis

Question 7

most common causes of chronic fungal endophthalmitis

Answer 7

Candida and Aspergillus

Question 8

treatment for P. acnes post-op endophthalmitis

Answer 8

vitrectomy + IOL explanation + intravitreal antibiotic

Question 9

most common bacteria associated with endogenous endophthalmitis with primary source as:

1. endocarditis
2. skin abscess
3. IV drug use
4. liver abscess

Answer 9

1. Streptococcus spp.
2. Staph aureus
3. Bacillus
4. Klebsiella

Question 10

MCC endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis. Fungal?

Answer 10

Klebsiella. Candida

Question 11

Comparison of fundus appearance between Candida and Aspergillus

Answer 11

Candida: multiple, bilateral, well defined, white lesions

Question 12

multifocal chorioretinitis, exposure to pigeons

Answer 12

Cryptococcosis

Question 13

patient from SW USA with erythema nodosum and inflammation of any ocular tissue

Answer 13

Coccidiomycosis