Endogenous Endophthalmitis Resulting from Wound Infection in Diabetic Foot-A Case Report

Abstract

Endogenous endophthalmitis, a rare complication after diabetic foot with wound infection, has increasing incidence in recent years because of several factors as severe wound infection, increased use of immunosuppressive drugs, spread of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and increased use of invasive procedures. This disease entity occurs secondary to the hematogenous spread of bacteria to the eye from a infection site in the body or from contaminated intravenous catheters or needles. Often the site of infection in the body is occult and may require careful history taking and physical examination to detect. Urinary tract infections, endocarditis, septic arthritis, gastrointestinal infections, liver abscesses, and infected skin wounds should all be considered if the source of the septicemia remains obscure.