Postcataract surgery endophthalmitis caused by acinetobacter lwoffii

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Infectious Diseases
• Microbiology

Background:

• Endophthalmitis is a serious intraocular inflammation, often post-surgical.
• Acinetobacter species are increasingly recognized as opportunistic pathogens.
• Acinetobacter lwoffii is an uncommon cause of ocular infections, particularly endophthalmitis.

Observation:

• A female patient developed acute postoperative endophthalmitis.
• The causative agent was identified as Acinetobacter lwoffii.
• The infection presented following ocular surgery.

Findings:

• Successful treatment was achieved with pars plana vitrectomy.
• Intravitreal antibiotics were administered as part of the therapeutic regimen.
• The patient experienced a favorable outcome with resolution of the endophthalmitis.

Implications:

• Highlights Acinetobacter lwoffii as a potential pathogen in postoperative endophthalmitis.
• Reinforces the efficacy of pars plana vitrectomy and targeted intravitreal antibiotics.
• Underscores the importance of considering rare bacterial species in endophthalmitis management.