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Bacteroides fragilis endophthalmitis: a case report
Summary
Bacteroides fragilis, a rare eye infection cause, can resist common antibiotics. This case highlights a significant challenge in treating bacterial endophthalmitis after eye surgery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Bacteroides fragilis is an uncommon anaerobic ocular pathogen.
- This bacterium is clinically significant due to potential antibiotic resistance against standard anaerobic treatments.
Observation:
- A case of endophthalmitis caused by B. fragilis is reported.
- The patient was a 95-year-old male.
Findings:
- The endophthalmitis occurred after extracapsular cataract extraction with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation.
- This represents the first reported instance of B. fragilis endophthalmitis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering antibiotic-resistant organisms in post-operative endophthalmitis.
- Diagnostic and treatment strategies for ocular infections may need to be re-evaluated for B. fragilis.