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[Bacillary endophthalmitis. Four case reports].

M F Maucour1, C Brugniart, A Ducasse

  • 1Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHUR de Reims.

Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|May 25, 1999
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Bacillary endophthalmitis from intraocular foreign bodies leads to poor vision. Prompt treatment with antibiotics and early vitrectomy is crucial for managing this severe ocular infection.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Context:

  • Penetrating ocular trauma with intraocular foreign bodies can lead to severe infections.
  • Bacillary endophthalmitis is a serious complication with a high risk of vision loss.

Purpose:

  • To report on the outcomes of bacillary endophthalmitis following penetrating ocular trauma.
  • To highlight the challenges in treating infections caused by Bacillus species (e.g., B. cereus, B. licheniformis).

Summary:

  • A series of four patients with penetrating ocular trauma and endophthalmitis caused by Bacillus species were analyzed.
  • Three of the four affected eyes resulted in phthisis (atrophy of the eyeball), with only one eye achieving significant visual recovery.
  • The study underscores the aggressive nature of bacillary endophthalmitis and its devastating impact on vision.

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Impact:

  • Early and aggressive management is critical for potentially preserving vision.
  • Intravitreal antibiotic delivery and early vitrectomy are essential components of treatment.
  • Culturing intraocular foreign bodies and vitreous samples is vital for pathogen identification and targeted antibiotic therapy.