Abstract
A 44-year-old man who was an intravenous heroin user developed multiple septic emboli, including a choroidal abscess in the macula and foot and skin infection after Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis. Prompt administration of systemic oxacillin and gentamicin was prescribed for the endocarditis. One week after septic embolization to the choroid, a subfoveal, poorly-defined choroidal neovascular membrane with retinochoroidal anastomosis was noted at the site of active choroidal infection. Systemic antibiotic therapy successfully eradicated the choroidal infection, prevented progression to endophthalmitis, and improved visual acuity.
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