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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
Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
|July 25, 2000
Summary
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- Previous reports of corneal perforation due to Acinetobacter used outdated taxonomic classifications.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.