American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 137, Issue 3 , Pages 579-581 , March 2004

Listeria monocytogenes–induced endogenous endophthalmitis: bioultrasonic findings

  • Carmen Mendez-Hernandez, MD

      Affiliations

    • Instituto de Investigaciones Oftalmologicas Ramón Castro viejo, Glaucoma Department, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Guadalajara, Spain
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Carmen Mendez-Hernandez, MD, Glaucoma Department, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, C/de Aranjuez 1114, Urbanizacion El Coto, El Casar, 19170 Guadalajara, Spain
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  • Julian Garcia-Feijoo, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Instituto de Investigaciones Oftalmologicas Ramón Castro viejo, Glaucoma Department, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Guadalajara, Spain
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  • Julian Garcia-Sanchez, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Instituto de Investigaciones Oftalmologicas Ramón Castro viejo, Glaucoma Department, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Guadalajara, Spain

,Accepted 18 August 2003.

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PII: S0002-9394(03)01012-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2003.08.049

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 137, Issue 3 , Pages 579-581 , March 2004

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