Candidal endophthalmitis: a manifestation of systemic candidiasis.
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چکیده
Two patients on total parenteral nutrition who developed endophthalmitis secondary to Candida albicans are described. Candidal endophthalmitis as a manifestation of systemic candidiasis is discussed and its early diagnosis by bedside fundal examination in patients at risk is stressed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 63 741 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987