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Nosocomial ocular infection--a prospective study.

Amitava Das1, Asim Kumar Dey, Pankaj Kumar Agarwal

  • 1Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Medical College Hospital, Kolkata 700073.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|April 10, 2004
PubMed
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Nosocomial ocular infections are rare hospital-acquired eye infections. Laboratory surveillance and investigations are crucial for effective management and treatment of these serious eye conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hospital Epidemiology

Background:

  • Nosocomial ocular infections are uncommon but can lead to severe vision impairment or loss.
  • The incidence of these infections varies significantly across different hospital services.
  • Understanding the causative pathogens is essential for effective control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the types of ocular infections acquired in a hospital setting.
  • To determine the specific pathogens responsible for nosocomial eye infections.
  • To evaluate the role of laboratory investigations in managing these infections.

Main Methods:

  • A laboratory-based study was conducted in a large referral hospital from January 1997 to June 1999.
  • Culture-proven ocular infections were identified among hospitalized patients.

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  • Data on patient admissions and infection types were collected and analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 29 cases (0.08%) of culture-proven nosocomial ocular infections were identified out of 35,758 admissions.
    • Fifty-one eyes were affected, with 22 cases being bilateral.
    • The most frequent bacterial pathogens were Staphylococcus aureus (9), Staphylococcus epidermidis (8), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (5).

    Conclusions:

    • Laboratory investigations are vital for diagnosing nosocomial ocular infections.
    • Specific antimicrobial therapy and prognosis were improved through laboratory-guided treatment.
    • Effective surveillance, supported by laboratory diagnostics, plays a key role in managing hospital-acquired eye infections.