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Role of Inflammation in Endophthalmitis
Joint Authors
Vinciguerra, Paolo
Vallejo-Garcia, J. L.
Asencio-Duran, M.
Pastora-Salvador, N.
Romano, Mario R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Inflammation originating from infection of the vitreous cavity is called endophthalmitis.
Attention has been focused on the epidemiologic, microbiologic reports, and treatment options; unfortunately, the role of the host immune reaction in the visual function damage is still not well understood.
Endophthalmitis occurs most frequently after cataract surgery.
In this paper we review the published literature regarding inflammatory mediators and apoptosis during the course of endophthalmitis.
Toll-like receptors, cytokines, high-mobility group box 1 proteins, aB-crystallin and apoptosis have been studied during clinical and experimental cases of endophthalmitis.
Further understanding of the host-immune reaction to vitreous infection is essential for the development of new therapies.
The use of intravitreal antibiotics and corticosteroids, vitrectomy and systemic antibiotics for the preservation of visual function is still discouraging.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vallejo-Garcia, J. L.& Asencio-Duran, M.& Pastora-Salvador, N.& Vinciguerra, Paolo& Romano, Mario R.. 2012. Role of Inflammation in Endophthalmitis. Mediators of Inflammation،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vallejo-Garcia, J. L.…[et al.]. Role of Inflammation in Endophthalmitis. Mediators of Inflammation No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vallejo-Garcia, J. L.& Asencio-Duran, M.& Pastora-Salvador, N.& Vinciguerra, Paolo& Romano, Mario R.. Role of Inflammation in Endophthalmitis. Mediators of Inflammation. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1029378
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1029378