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Acute postoperative endophthalmitis by Gemella haemolysans
Suma Nalamada1, Subhadra Jalali, Ashok Kumar Reddy
1Jhaveri Microbiology Centre, Hyderabad Eye Research Foundation, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|April 24, 2010
Summary
Acute postoperative endophthalmitis, a rare complication, occurred after cataract surgery. Gemella haemolysans was identified and successfully treated with vitrectomy and antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular infection, often a post-surgical complication.
- Cataract surgery is a common procedure with a low risk of endophthalmitis.
Observation:
- A case of acute postoperative endophthalmitis following an uncomplicated cataract surgery is presented.
- The causative agent was identified as Gemella haemolysans, a commensal organism.
Findings:
- Successful treatment involved a combination of vitrectomy and intravitreal antibiotics.
- Intravitreal vancomycin and topical cefazolin were administered for treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering unusual organisms in postoperative endophthalmitis.
- Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are crucial for favorable outcomes in endophthalmitis.
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