Resolution of subretinal abscess from presumed Nocardia chorioretinitis with serial intravitreal amikacin

Nocardia subretinal abscess is a rare complication of nocardiosis with typically poor visual outcomes. We present a case of a large submacular abscess that responded favorably to early, frequent intravitreal amikacin along with systemic antibiotic therapy. Keywords: Nocardia, Subretinal abscess, Cho...

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Main Authors: Kurt Scavelli, Yafeng Li, Robert Carroll, Benjamin J. Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-12-01
Series:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S245199361830464X