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Conjunctival microbial flora in leprosy.

S P Garg1, V K Kalra, L Verma

  • 1Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Opthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Indian Journal of Leprosy
|January 1, 1990
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Culturing the conjunctival sacs of 71 individuals at a Leprosy Home revealed a high prevalence of bacterial pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus. Preoperative bacterial assessment and elimination are recommended before eye surgeries.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The ocular surface harbors a complex microbiome.
  • Understanding bacterial flora is crucial for preventing surgical site infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of bacterial pathogens in the conjunctival sacs of individuals associated with a leprosy home.
  • To assess the potential risk of infection before intraocular surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Conjunctival swabs were collected from 71 leprosy patients and staff.
  • Cultures were analyzed to identify bacterial species.
  • Ocular health was assessed for external pathologies.

Main Results:

  • 46.2% of cultured eyes yielded accepted bacterial pathogens.

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  • Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequently identified pathogen.
  • No external ocular pathologies were observed in the study population.

    • Conclusions:

    • A significant proportion of individuals harbor potentially pathogenic bacteria on their conjunctiva.
    • Preoperative screening and eradication of bacteria are recommended to minimize infection risk during intraocular surgery.