A comparative bacteriological profile and antibiogram of dacryocystitis

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Microbiology

Background:

• Dacryocystitis, an infection of the lacrimal sac, is a significant cause of eye disease in India.
• This study investigates the specific bacterial pathogens responsible for dacryocystitis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To isolate and identify bacterial patterns in dacryocystitis cases.
• To determine the antibiotic sensitivity of these bacterial isolates.

Main Methods:

• Bacterial analysis was performed on 100 lacrimal swab samples.
• Patients under 8 years of age were excluded from the study.

Main Results:

• Chronic dacryocystitis was more prevalent than acute, particularly in individuals aged 41-50.
• Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequently isolated organism; both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria were equally represented.
• Antibiotic sensitivity was generally higher for Gram-positive isolates compared to Gram-negative ones.

Conclusions:

• Both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms contribute to chronic dacryocystitis.
• Understanding the bacteriology and antibiotic susceptibility is crucial for effective treatment selection in dacryocystitis.