Severe corneal ulcer with progression to endophthalmitis and high-grade bacteremia.

Purpose: Bacterial sepsis is a common consequence of many infectious processes. Here, we describe a case of a woman with a corneal ulcer who went on to develop group B streptococcal (GBS) endophthalmitis, bacteremia, and eventual loss of the eye.

Observations: A previously healthy, immunocompetent, middle aged, contact lens wearing female who, after freshwater boating in her contact lenses, developed a red, painful eye.

The role of infection and antibiotics in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Objective: To review the current understanding of the role of infection and antibiotics in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Review Methods: PubMed literature search.

Results: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) in adults is an inflammatory condition and the role of infection is unclear.