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Nontuberculous mycobacterial endophthalmitis: case series and review of literature.

Warinyupa PinitpuwadolNattaporn TesavibulSutasinee BoonsoponDarin SakiyalakSucheera SarunketPitipol Choopong
Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2020)
NTM endophthalmitis is a serious intraocular infection that leads to irreversible loss of vision. The presentation can mimic a chronic recurrent or persistent intraocular inflammation. History of multiple intraocular surgeries or immune-deficiency in patient with chronic panuveitis should raise the practioner's suspicion of NTM endophthalmitis. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment are important to optimize visual outcome.
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