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Ocular infections associated with Eikenella corrodens.

B Klein1, J Couch, J Thompson

  • 1Yale Eye Center for Clinical Research, New Haven, CT 06510.

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 15, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Eikenella corrodens, a bacterium found in the human body, can cause serious infections like corneal ulcers and endophthalmitis. Treatment often involves penicillin or cephalosporins due to resistance to other antibiotics.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Eikenella corrodens is a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacterium colonizing various human body sites.
  • It is known for its ability to corrode agar and is increasingly recognized in head and neck infections.

Observation:

  • The study reports on two cases: a corneal ulcer primarily caused by E. corrodens and recurrent bacterial endophthalmitis with Eikenella identified in mixed culture.
  • E. corrodens possesses motility and elaborates an endotoxin, contributing to tissue destruction via direct and immune-mediated mechanisms.

Findings:

  • Eikenella corrodens demonstrated resistance to aminoglycosides and penicillinase-resistant penicillins.
  • Susceptibility was observed with penicillin and certain cephalosporins, indicating specific antibiotic treatment options.

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Implications:

  • Understanding E. corrodens pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance is crucial for effective clinical management.
  • This highlights the importance of accurate identification and susceptibility testing for Eikenella infections, particularly in ophthalmology and head/neck regions.