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Intravitreal Injection and Quantitation of Infection Parameters in a Mouse Model of Bacterial Endophthalmitis
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Late onset posttraumatic Propionibacterium acnes endophthalmitis.
A M Abu El-Asrar1, S A Al-Obeidan, E A Yeboah
1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia.
European Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 22, 2017
Summary
Late onset posttraumatic endophthalmitis can be caused by Propionibacterium acnes. Prompt treatment with vitrectomy and antibiotics can lead to favorable visual outcomes in these challenging cases.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Posttraumatic endophthalmitis is a serious ocular infection following eye trauma.
- Late onset endophthalmitis can present diagnostic challenges, often with atypical pathogens.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of late onset posttraumatic endophthalmitis.
- To highlight the role of Propionibacterium acnes in this condition.
Main Methods:
- Interventional case report.
- Pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy.
- Intravitreal antibiotic administration.
- Anaerobic vitreous cultures.
Main Results:
- A 28-year-old male developed endophthalmitis 6 months post-penetrating trauma.
- Propionibacterium acnes was identified as the causative agent.
- Visual acuity improved to 20/60 after treatment.
Conclusions:
- Propionibacterium acnes should be considered in the differential diagnosis of late onset posttraumatic endophthalmitis.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for visual recovery.
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