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Endophthalmitis due to Salmonella typhimurium
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|January 1, 1986
Summary
A rare case of endophthalmitis and sepsis in a child was caused by Salmonella typhimurium. This finding highlights a seldom-seen complication of this common Salmonella infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Ophthalmology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Salmonella typhimurium is a frequent cause of Salmonella infections.
- Septicemic syndrome and focal organ infections are rare complications of S. typhimurium.
- Endophthalmitis is an inflammation of the inner eye.
Observation:
- A 1-year-old female patient presented with sepsis and endophthalmitis.
- The causative agent was identified as Salmonella typhimurium.
Findings:
- This case represents the first reported instance of endophthalmitis specifically caused by Salmonella typhimurium.
- The occurrence is notable given the frequency of S. typhimurium infections and the rarity of this specific complication.
Implications:
- This report expands the known spectrum of S. typhimurium-related diseases.
- It underscores the importance of considering S. typhimurium in cases of sepsis with endophthalmitis, even when it's not the most common Salmonella serotype involved in such severe presentations.