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Post-operative endophthalmitis due to an unusual pathogen, Comamonas testosteroni
Ashok Kumar Reddy1, Somasheila I Murthy2, Subhadra Jalali3
1Jhaveri Microbiology Centre, Professor Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, Hyderabad Eye Research Foundation, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
Journal of Medical Microbiology
|February 12, 2009
Summary
This study reports the first case of post-operative endophthalmitis caused by Comamonas testosteroni in a diabetic patient following complex cataract surgery. The patient recovered after treatment with intravitreal ceftazidime and oral ciprofloxacin.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Post-operative endophthalmitis is a serious complication following intraocular surgery.
- Cataract surgery is a common procedure, but carries a risk of infection.
- Comamonas testosteroni is an uncommon cause of endophthalmitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first case of post-operative endophthalmitis caused by Comamonas testosteroni.
- To highlight a rare bacterial cause of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery.
- To describe the successful management of this infection.
Main Methods:
- Case report of an elderly diabetic patient.
- Identification of the causative agent using Mini API strips.
- Treatment with intravitreal ceftazidime and oral ciprofloxacin.
Main Results:
- Successful identification of Comamonas testosteroni as the pathogen.
- Resolution of endophthalmitis with the described treatment regimen.
- Absence of complications in the post-operative period.
Conclusions:
- Comamonas testosteroni can cause post-operative endophthalmitis, even after seemingly routine procedures.
- Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are crucial for favorable outcomes.
- This case expands the spectrum of pathogens implicated in endophthalmitis.
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