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Fundoscopy screening for intraocular candida in patients with positive blood cultures-is it justified?

Mariam El-AbiaryBrian JonesGraeme WilliamsDavid Lockington
Published in: Eye (London, England) (2018)
The prevalence of ocular candidiasis is low, presumably due to potent systemic antifungal agents and good intraocular penetration. Our findings support the view that routine fundoscopy screening may not be indicated in every culture positive patient. This paper provides an evidence base for the Royal College's Eyecare in intensive care unit recommendations regarding targeted screening of non-verbal, symptomatic or high-risk patients.
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