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Listeria monocytogenes endophthalmitis
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|June 1, 1977
Summary
Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus caused severe endophthalmitis, a rare ocular infection. Prompt microbiologic identification is crucial for recognizing Listeria monocytogenes as an ocular pathogen.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular infection.
- Listeria monocytogenes is a known pathogen but rarely causes endophthalmitis.
- Staphylococcus species are common causes of endophthalmitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of catastrophic endophthalmitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus.
- To highlight the importance of microbiologic techniques in identifying ocular pathogens.
Main Methods:
- Case report detailing clinical presentation and treatment.
- Microbiologic analysis of intraocular fluid.
Main Results:
- Successful identification of Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus as causative agents.
- Despite treatment, the patient experienced a catastrophic outcome.
Conclusions:
- Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe endophthalmitis, even with appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
- Specialized microbiologic techniques are essential for diagnosing Listeria monocytogenes endophthalmitis.
- Early and accurate identification of the causative organism is critical for managing endophthalmitis.