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Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis induced endogenous endophthalmitis.
Undrakonda Vivekanand1, Pradeep Pakalapati2, Gudimetla Sandeep Reddy3
1Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sceinces , Malkapuram, Eluru, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|October 11, 2014
Summary
Fulminant endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare infection. This case highlights methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis as a cause following platelet transfusion and antibiotic treatment for suspected dengue fever.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare intraocular infection.
- Typically associated with hematogenous spread of bacteria or fungi.
- Often observed in immunocompromised individuals.
Observation:
- A case of fulminant endogenous endophthalmitis is presented.
- The causative agent identified was methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSA).
- The infection occurred after platelet transfusion and intravenous antibiotic therapy for suspected dengue fever.
Findings:
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis can cause severe endogenous endophthalmitis.
- Platelet transfusion and antibiotic therapy may be associated with this rare complication.
- This case expands the known spectrum of MRSA-related endogenous endophthalmitis.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare infections in patients receiving transfusions or antibiotics.
- Suggests vigilance for intraocular infections in patients with risk factors.
- Underscores the need for prompt diagnosis and management of endogenous endophthalmitis.
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