<i>Bacillus cereus</i>–Induced Permeability of the Blood–Ocular Barrier during Experimental Endophthalmitis

Abstract

These results indicate that BRB permeability occurs during the early stages of experimental B. cereus endophthalmitis, beginning as early as 4 hours after infection. Disruption of tight junctions at the level of the retinal pigment epithelium may contribute to barrier breakdown. Quorum-sensing dependent factors may not significantly contribute to BRB permeability.