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Branhamella keratoconjunctivitis.

W C Hsieh1

  • 1VEF Eye Center of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City 73120.

Journal of the American Optometric Association
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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A rare bacterial eye infection caused by Branhamella catarrhalis led to corneal pannus and monocular diplopia in a young male. This opportunistic pathogen, typically causing respiratory infections, highlights a new association with ocular disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Chronic ocular infections can lead to significant visual impairment.
  • Corneal pannus is an abnormal vascularization of the cornea, often associated with inflammation or infection.

Observation:

  • A young male presented with a year-long history of monocular diplopia.
  • Ophthalmic examination revealed significant corneal pannus in both eyes.
  • Initial clinical suspicion pointed towards chronic chlamydial eye disease.

Findings:

  • The definitive pathogen identified in both eyes was Branhamella catarrhalis.
  • Branhamella catarrhalis is an opportunistic bacterium rarely implicated in ocular infections.
  • This finding suggests a novel association between Branhamella catarrhalis and corneal pathology.

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Implications:

  • This case expands the spectrum of ocular pathogens.
  • Branhamella catarrhalis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of infectious keratitis and corneal pannus.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenesis and potential association with meibomian gland dysfunction.