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Acute postoperative endophthalmitis caused by Gemella morbillorum
Francisco J Ascaso1, Eugenia Cardeñosa, José M Cascante
1Department of Ophthalmology, Lozano Blesa University Clinic Hospital, Zaragoza - Spain. jascaso@gmail.com
European Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 29, 2009
Summary
This case report details Gemella morbillorum endophthalmitis following cataract surgery. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing this rare but serious post-operative complication.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Cataract surgery is a common procedure with a low risk of endophthalmitis.
- Bacterial endophthalmitis requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to preserve vision.
Observation:
- A 78-year-old woman presented with vision loss, hypopyon, and vitritis after uneventful cataract surgery.
- Ocular cultures identified Gemella morbillorum, an uncommon opportunistic pathogen, as the causative agent.
Findings:
- The patient underwent pars plana vitrectomy, intraocular lens explantation, and received intravitreal antibiotics.
- Successful treatment resulted in visual acuity of 20/50 with no signs of endophthalmitis at 6-month follow-up.
Implications:
- This is the second reported case of Gemella morbillorum endophthalmitis post-cataract surgery.
- Ophthalmologists should consider Gemella morbillorum in postoperative endophthalmitis, especially in patients with recent infections.
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