Histopathology of Streptococcus Mitis/Oralis Endophthalmitis after Intravitreal Injection with Bevacizumab: A Report of 7 Patients – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To report the histopathologic findings of a series of patients from an outbreak of Streptococcal endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection of bevacizumab prepared by a single compounding pharmacy.Design: Case series.Participants: Seven surgical specimens (5 enucleated globes and 2 evisceration specimens) from 7 patients with endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection of bevacizumab.Methods: Retrospective case series, including clinical data and histopathologic specimens examined by light microscopy.Main Outcome Measures: Review of clinical data included baseline visual acuity, clinical intervention, and time elapsed from injection to loss of globe. Histopathologic specimens were reviewed for pathologic changes at all tissue levels.Results: Seven of 12 total patients (Read more...)