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Chryseobacterium meningosepticum keratitis.

Adam H Bloom1, Henry D Perry, Eric D Donnenfeld

  • 1Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Rockville Centre, New York 11570, USA. axbloo@yahoo.com

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 31, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This case report details a rare corneal ulcer caused by Chryseobacterium meningosepticum in an otherwise healthy eye. The infection successfully resolved with antibiotic treatment, marking a unique occurrence in medical literature.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Corneal ulcers can lead to vision loss if not treated promptly.
  • Ocular infections caused by Chryseobacterium meningosepticum are rare.
  • Previous reports primarily involved patients with pre-existing ocular conditions.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old male presented with a corneal ulcer in his right eye.
  • The patient had no significant ocular comorbidities.
  • Clinical presentation and diagnostic cultures confirmed C. meningosepticum as the causative agent.

Findings:

  • The corneal ulcer was successfully treated with ofloxacin and fortified bacitracin ophthalmic solution.
  • Cultures of the corneal scraping yielded Chryseobacterium meningosepticum.

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  • This represents the first documented case of C. meningosepticum keratitis in an eye without significant comorbidities.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for C. meningosepticum to cause keratitis even in healthy eyes.
    • Emphasizes the importance of considering unusual pathogens in corneal ulcer diagnosis.
    • Informs clinical management strategies for rare bacterial keratitis cases.