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Pasteurella multocida endophthalmitis
M E Hoffman1, E M Sorr, M Barza
1Department of Ophthalmology, Central Medical Center and Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1987
Summary
A rare case of Pasteurella multocida endophthalmitis occurred without animal contact. Despite ampicillin treatment, extensive retinal necrosis led to poor vision.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular inflammation, often caused by bacterial or fungal infections.
- Pasteurella multocida is a bacterium commonly associated with infections following animal bites or scratches.
Observation:
- An unusual case of endophthalmitis was diagnosed secondary to Pasteurella multocida infection.
- The patient presented with no history of animal bites or scratch wounds, differentiating it from typical presentations.
Findings:
- Treatment involved subconjunctival, parenteral, and intravitreal administration of ampicillin.
- While the ocular infection was successfully sterilized, significant retinal necrosis resulted in persistent poor visual acuity.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for Pasteurella multocida to cause endophthalmitis through non-traditional routes.
- It underscores the importance of considering atypical pathogens in endophthalmitis, even without a clear exposure history.
- Aggressive treatment may sterilize the eye, but severe visual impairment can persist due to irreversible retinal damage.