Do Patients With Candidemia Need an Ophthalmologic Examination?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends a screening dilated retinal examination by an ophthalmologist for all patients with candidemia. Conversely, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends against routine screening in patients with candidemia without symptoms.

Methods

In a collaborative effort between infectious diseases and ophthalmology, we examined the incidence of ocular complications in 308 patients with candidemia and subsequently measured the rate of fundoscopic examinations, risk factors for ocular complications, management changes, and outcomes.

Results

Among those who received fundoscopic exams, findings suspicious for ocular candidiasis were found in 12 patients (8%, 12/148). After independent review by ophthalmology and inf

SUBMITTER: Lehman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11651149 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature