Table 5 Identified risk factors for endogenous endophthalmitis (n = 29). Diabetes mellitus, dental cavities, and urinary tract infections were the most commonly identified risk factors
From: Infectious endophthalmitis at a Philippine tertiary hospital: a ten-year retrospective study
Associated Factor | Number of Patients (%) |
|---|---|
Diabetes mellitus | 10 (34.48%) |
Dental cavities | 8 (27.59%) |
Urinary tract infection | 8 (27.59%) |
Lung disease | 6 (20.69%) |
Sepsis | 5 (17.24%) |
Non-ocular mass | 2 (6.90%) |
Chronic kidney disease | 1 (3.45%) |
Cellulitis | 1 (3.45%) |