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Corynebacterium striatus keratitis.

D G Heidemann1, S P Dunn, J A Diskin

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.

Cornea
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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Diphtheroids, like Corynebacterium striatus, can cause serious eye infections (keratitis) in compromised corneas. Prompt antibiotic treatment is crucial for recovery, highlighting diphtheroids as potential pathogens, not just contaminants.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Diphtheroids are often considered normal flora or contaminants in clinical samples.
  • Ocular infections caused by diphtheroids are rare, especially in compromised corneas.
  • The pathogenic potential of Corynebacterium species in ocular infections requires further elucidation.