Abstract
The authors report a rare case of a 32-year-old woman who developed endogenous Candida albicans endophthalmitis following spontaneous abortion and removal of a contraceptive intrauterine device. Considerations regarding diagnosis and management are presented based on a review of the literature.
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Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Abortion, Spontaneous*
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Adult
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Candida albicans / isolation & purification
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Candidiasis / diagnosis*
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Device Removal / adverse effects
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Endophthalmitis / microbiology*
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Eye Infections, Fungal / microbiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Intrauterine Devices*
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Pregnancy