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Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Citrobacter koseri
Chun-Hsiang Chiu1, Ming-Yieh Peng, Ying-Chuan Wang
1Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|October 17, 2009
Summary
Endogenous endophthalmitis, a severe eye infection, can be caused by rare bacteria. This case highlights Citrobacter koseri bacteremia leading to endophthalmitis and kidney abscesses.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Endogenous endophthalmitis results from hematogenous spread of pathogens to the eye.
- Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli are the most frequently identified causative agents.
- Limited data exists on endophthalmitis attributed to Citrobacter species.
Observation:
- A patient presented with endogenous endophthalmitis.
- The patient also had Citrobacter koseri bacteremia and renal abscesses.
Findings:
- This report details the first documented case of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Citrobacter koseri bacteremia.
- The infection involved both the eye and the kidneys.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of pathogens causing endogenous endophthalmitis.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare bacteria in diagnosing endophthalmitis, especially with concurrent infections like renal abscesses.
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