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[The microbial flora in septic corneal ulcers].
1Clinica Oftalmologică Craiova.
Oftalmologia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Microbial analysis of 101 corneal ulcers revealed Staphylococcus aureus as the most frequent pathogen. Researchers emphasize investigating lacrimal pathway permeability to identify the primary source of corneal infections.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Microbiology
Context:
- Septic corneal ulcers represent a significant cause of vision impairment.
- Understanding the microbial etiology is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose:
- To identify the predominant microbial pathogens in septic corneal ulcers.
- To highlight the importance of assessing lacrimal pathway integrity in corneal infections.
Summary:
- Analysis of 101 corneal ulcer cases identified gram-positive bacteria as the most common cause, with Staphylococcus aureus (golden Streptococcus) in 83 cases.
- Other identified gram-positive bacteria include Streptococcus (7 cases), Pneumococcus (2 cases), and gram-positive Bacillus (14 cases).
- Gram-negative bacteria such as Moraxella (7 cases), Proteus (4 cases), Klebsiella (2 cases), Pseudomonas (2 cases), and Enterobacter (1 case) were also detected.
Impact:
- This research underscores the need for comprehensive microbial investigations in corneal ulcer cases.
- It emphasizes the critical role of evaluating lacrimal pathway permeability as a potential source of infection, guiding diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.