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Exogenous endophthalmitis caused by Enterococcus casseliflavus: A case report
Qing-Dong Bao1, Tai-Xiang Liu2, Meng Xie1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|December 5, 2019
Summary
This study reports the first case of Enterococcus casseliflavus endophthalmitis after a pig injury. Treatment with ampicillin and dexamethasone improved vision, but intravitreal amikacin may be needed if oral linezolid fails.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Endophthalmitis caused by Enterococci is rare, particularly vancomycin-resistant strains.
- This case details the first reported instance of Enterococcus casseliflavus endophthalmitis following a pig-related injury.