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Corneal perforation due to Acinetobacter junii: a case report
K Prashanth1, M P Ranga, V A Rao
1Department of Microbiology Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), 605 006, Pondicherry, India. Prashi2k@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Acinetobacter spp. is emerging as a common cause of nosocomial infections. Community acquired ocular infections due to Acinetobacter are rare. Only one case of perforation of cornea has been reported previously, where old nomenclature was used to describe the causal agent. We report a case of corneal perforation due to Acinetobacter junii for which a therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty was conducted and the patient eventually recovered.
Insights
Acinetobacter junii, a rare cause of community-acquired ocular infections, can lead to corneal perforation. Prompt treatment with penetrating keratoplasty resulted in patient recovery in this unique case.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Acinetobacter species are increasingly recognized as significant pathogens in hospital-acquired infections.
- Ocular infections caused by Acinetobacter species acquired in the community are exceptionally rare.
- Previous reports of corneal perforation due to Acinetobacter used outdated taxonomic classifications.
Observation:
- This report details a rare instance of community-acquired corneal perforation.
- The causative agent was identified as Acinetobacter junii.
- The patient presented with a severe ocular infection requiring surgical intervention.
Findings:
- Acinetobacter junii was confirmed as the pathogen responsible for the corneal perforation.
- Therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty was successfully performed to address the corneal defect.
- The patient experienced a favorable outcome and eventual recovery following the surgical procedure.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for Acinetobacter junii to cause severe community-acquired ocular infections.
- It underscores the importance of accurate microbiological identification in managing rare pathogens.
- The successful surgical management demonstrates the efficacy of penetrating keratoplasty in such critical cases.