Streptobacillus moniliformis endocarditis: case report and review of literature.

Rat bite fever is a rare infection and sometimes results in complications. This case report describes native mitral valve endocarditis in a 44-year-old male patient caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis. The diagnosis was confirmed by transesophageal echocardiography and blood cultures (BACTEC).

Perioperative bacterial infections in deceased donor and living donor liver transplant recipients.

Background: Deceased donor (DDLT) and living donor (LDLT) liver transplant (LT) is in vogue in several centers in India. Most centers are resorting to LDLT as a preferred surgery due to shortage of deceased donor liver. The risk of infection and its effect on survival in both groups of recipients from the Indian subcontinent are not known.

Visual outcomes for optic nerve sheath fenestration in pseudotumour cerebri and related conditions.

Background: To determine the efficacy and safety of optic nerve sheath fenestration, and to identify factors predicting visual field (VF) and visual acuity (VA) in patients with progressive pseudotumour cerebri syndrome.

Methods: This retrospective observational case series studied 51 eyes of 32 patients with pseudotumour cerebri syndrome, by chart review and comparison of preoperative and postoperative examinations. Main outcome measures included VF, VA and complications.

Associations between elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma, use of glaucoma medications, and 5-year incident cataract: the Blue Mountains Eye Study.

Purpose: To examine incident relationships between elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), open-angle glaucoma (OAG), and use of glaucoma medications with 5-year incident cataract.

Design: Population-based cohort study.

Participants: The Australian Blue Mountains Eye Study examined 3654 participants > or =50 years old at baseline (82.

Effects of caffeine on intraocular pressure: the Blue Mountains Eye Study.

Purpose: To examine the relationship between coffee and caffeine intakes and intraocular pressure (IOP).

Materials And Methods: The Blue Mountains Eye Study examined 3654 participants aged 49+ years in an area west of Sydney, Australia. A detailed medical history questionnaire included average daily intakes of coffee and tea.