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Endophthalmitis caused by Agrobacterium radiobacter
Paulo de Tarso P Pierre-Filho1, Ana Paula Y Ribeiro, Elane D Passos
1Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. paulopierre@hotmail.com
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|September 5, 2003
Summary
Agrobacterium radiobacter infections are uncommon. This study details two rare cases of Agrobacterium radiobacter endophthalmitis, highlighting the bacterium
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Agrobacterium radiobacter is a Gram-negative bacterium rarely associated with human infections.
- Endophthalmitis is a serious inflammation of the eye's internal structures, often caused by microbial invasion.
Observation:
- This report presents two distinct cases of endophthalmitis attributed to Agrobacterium radiobacter.
- These cases represent the second and third documented instances of this specific pathogen causing endophthalmitis.
Findings:
- The study confirms Agrobacterium radiobacter as a causative agent in endophthalmitis.
- The findings contribute to the limited existing literature on A. radiobacter ocular infections.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of Agrobacterium radiobacter as a potential cause of endophthalmitis is warranted.
- Further research may elucidate the mechanisms and risk factors for A. radiobacter-induced endophthalmitis.
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