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Traumatic Endophthalmitis due to Cellulosimicrobium cellulans
Pimkwan Jaru-Ampornpan1, Anita Agarwal, Narinder K Midha
1Department of Ophthalmology, Vanderbilt Eye Institute, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
|May 19, 2012
Summary
This case report details traumatic endophthalmitis caused by Cellulosimicrobium cellulans (C. cellulans). Early detection of occult foreign bodies is crucial for managing this rare infection.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular inflammation, often caused by bacterial or fungal infections.
- Traumatic endophthalmitis results from microbial contamination following ocular injury.
Observation:
- A case of traumatic endophthalmitis was observed.
- The causative agent was identified as Cellulosimicrobium cellulans (C. cellulans).
- The infection did not respond to standard treatments, including intravitreal antibiotics and repeat vitrectomy.
Findings:
- This is the first reported case of traumatic endophthalmitis caused by C. cellulans.
- An occult intraocular foreign body was discovered as the underlying cause.
- C. cellulans represents a rare but significant pathogen in endophthalmitis.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of C. cellulans as a cause of endophthalmitis is warranted in the ophthalmic community.
- Recognizing the association between C. cellulans endophthalmitis and intraocular foreign bodies may improve diagnostic and treatment strategies.
- Earlier identification and removal of foreign bodies could lead to better outcomes in similar cases.
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