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Orbital cellulitis caused by Eikenella corrodens.

R Hemady1, A Zimmerman, B W Katzen

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|November 15, 1992
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Eikenella corrodens, a rare cause of orbital cellulitis in children, requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. This study highlights two pediatric cases, emphasizing the need for awareness among ophthalmologists.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Eikenella corrodens is a gram-negative bacillus with unique growth and susceptibility patterns.
  • It is an emerging human pathogen, with ocular infections being particularly uncommon, especially in pediatric cases.

Observation:

  • Two children, an 8-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, presented with orbital cellulitis.
  • Both cases followed upper respiratory tract infections and involved sinusitis and subperiosteal abscesses.
  • Eikenella corrodens was isolated, along with Streptococcus viridans in one patient.

Findings:

  • Both patients required intravenous ampicillin, extended hospitalization, and surgical orbit drainage for infection control.
  • Eikenella corrodens was identified as the causative agent in these rare pediatric orbital infections.

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Implications:

  • Eikenella corrodens should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric orbital cellulitis.
  • Ophthalmologists need to be familiar with the clinical presentation and management of Eikenella corrodens infections.