The mystery of the disappearing eye : a neonatal case report
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Lloyd, Lizel G.
De Witt-Jordaan, T.W. (Wilma)
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
Neonatal endophthalmitis is a rare but life-threatening condition that can have both endogenous and exogenous origins. Early diagnosis
and aggressive treatment are vitally important to prevent death and disability, but mortality rates remain high. is case report demonstrates
the rapid progression of the condition, which resulted in severe morbidity.
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Neonatal endophthalmitis, Early diagnosis, Aggressive treatment, Mortality
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Llyod, LG & De Witt, W 2014, 'The mystery of the disappearing eye : a neonatal case report', South African Journal of Child Health, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 34-36.