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Traumatic endophthalmitis caused by Staphylococcus gallinarum.

Nand Kishore Tibra1, Subhadra Jalali1, Ashok Kumar Reddy2

  • 1Smt Kanuri Santhamma Retina Vitreous Centre, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.

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Summary

This case report details the first instance of traumatic endophthalmitis caused by Staphylococcus gallinarum, a rare bacterial infection. Prompt treatment with vitrectomy and antibiotics led to successful patient recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Traumatic endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular infection often caused by bacteria.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to preserve vision.

Observation:

  • A case of traumatic endophthalmitis following an iron nail eye injury is presented.
  • The causative agent was identified as Staphylococcus gallinarum, a previously unreported pathogen in this context.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent surgical intervention (vitrectomy) and received targeted antibiotic therapy.
  • Intravitreal injections of cefazolin and vancomycin were administered as part of the treatment regimen.

Implications:

  • This case highlights Staphylococcus gallinarum as a potential cause of post-traumatic endophthalmitis.
  • Effective management involves prompt surgical debridement and appropriate antibiotic selection, including vancomycin and cefazolin.