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Anaerobic bacterial endophthalmitis.

L D Ormerod1, B G Paton, J Haaf

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston.

Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Anaerobic bacteria, particularly Propionibacterium acnes, are significant causes of endophthalmitis following eye surgery and trauma. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate anaerobic culture techniques are crucial for effective treatment and good visual outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Endophthalmitis is a serious intraocular inflammation.
  • Anaerobic bacteria are an underrecognized cause of endophthalmitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present cases of endophthalmitis caused by anaerobic bacteria.
  • To highlight the clinical features, microbiology, and outcomes.
  • To provide recommendations for laboratory diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 18 patients with anaerobic endophthalmitis.
  • Review of clinical data, causative organisms, and treatment outcomes.
  • Analysis of microbiological culture techniques.

Main Results:

  • Propionibacterium acnes was the most common anaerobe (78%).

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  • Infections followed cataract surgery, trauma, corneal grafts, and filtering blebs.
  • Polymicrobial infections occurred in 32% of cases.
  • Acute P. acnes endophthalmitis mimicked other forms; chronic cases presented with delayed onset.
  • Visual prognosis for treated P. acnes endophthalmitis was often good.

    • Conclusions:

    • Anaerobic bacteria, especially P. acnes, are important pathogens in endophthalmitis.
    • Clinical diagnosis can be challenging, necessitating laboratory confirmation.
    • Proper vitreous sample handling and anaerobic culture are vital for accurate diagnosis and management.