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Rare case of post-cataract-surgery Prevotella endophthalmitis diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction DNA sequencing
Kwesi N Amissah-Arthur1, Tahir A Farooq, Navpreet Dhillon
1University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
We report the presentation, diagnosis, and management of endophthalmitis caused by the opportunistic Prevotella species. The case was referred to us following uneventful phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation. Accurate identification of this rare cause of endophthalmitis was made using bacterial polymerase chain reaction DNA sequencing. Subsequent prompt modification of antibacterial therapy allowed resolution of signs and symptoms and significant visual recovery. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of diagnosis and management of post-cataract-surgery endophthalmitis caused by the opportunistic Prevotella species.
Insights
This study details a rare case of endophthalmitis caused by Prevotella species after cataract surgery. Prompt diagnosis via DNA sequencing and adjusted antibiotics led to vision recovery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Endophthalmitis is a serious intraocular infection, often occurring post-surgery.
- Prevotella species are opportunistic bacteria rarely implicated in post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for visual outcomes.
