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Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare and challenging ophthalmic emergency, but one that requires prompt diagnosis and management to preserve sight. Hematogenous spread is traditionally associated with chronic disease like diabetes or immunosuppression. Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common bacterial source. An emerging hypermucoviscous strain has an increased ability to cause metastatic infection and endophthalmitis, with devastating vision outcomes. This strain was first described in Asian populations but is now becomingly increasingly recognized in other Western regions and in healthy, young individuals. It typically causes underlying community acquired liver abscess and metastatic involvement of other organ systems such as renal, neurologic and pulmonary. Increased awareness is needed for appropriate consideration of this strain and its diagnosis and treatment.
Publication Date
5-9-2025
Disciplines
Emergency Medicine
Recommended Citation
Courtley M, Breuker B. Metastatic infection caused by hypermucoviscous klebsiella pneumoniae presenting as endogenous endophthalmitis. Presented at: Research Day Corewell Health West; 2025 May 9; Grand Rapids, MI.
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2025 Research Day Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI, May 9, 2025. Abstract 1690