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Table 3 Visual outcome and clinical background of 43 eyes (Literature review)

From: Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by group B streptococcus; case reports and review of 35 reported cases

Parameters and history

Visual outcome

P value

Loss of vision

N = 26

More than LP

N = 17

Age ≥ 80

6/26 (23%)

3/17 (18%)

NS

Initial visual acuity ≤ CF

24/26 (92%)

8/17 (47%)

0.003

  1. Fisher’s exact test
  2. LP light perception, CF counting fingers, NS not significant
  3. Loss of vision includes non-light perception, phthisis, evisceration, enucleation and death
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BMC Ophthalmology

ISSN: 1471-2415

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