GROUP-B STREPTOCOCCAL METASTATIC ENDOPHTHALMITIS

Reports of invasive Group B Streptococcus infection in adults with und erlying medical conditions have been increasing. Ocular infection with this organism is unusual. Metastatic endophthalmitis in adults caused by this organism has been reported rarely and has only been associate d with endocarditis. We encountered two cases of Group B streptococcal metastatic endophthalmitis in adults who did not have endocarditis. T hese cases reflect the increasing incidence of invasive Group B Strept ococcus infection with its varying manifestations. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of considering this pathogen as a cause of me tastatic endophthalmitis in adults with predisposing illnesses.