Abstract
We report a case of endogenous endophthalmitis in which the suspected etiology, Neisseria meningitidis, was supported by use of a specific polymerase chain reaction test on vitreous humor. This technology may be especially valuable in the future for those cases in which systemic and eye cultures are nonrevealing.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 288-290 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2003 |
Keywords
- Diagnosis
- Endophthalmitis
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Polymerase chain reaction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases