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Multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus hominis endophthalmitis after cataract surgery: A case report
Athina Droulia1, Foteini Gyftaki1, Panagiotis Stavrakas2
1Department of Ophthalmology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Evgenideion Hospital, Athens, Greece.
This case study highlights a successful treatment of postoperative endophthalmitis caused by multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus hominis. Prompt intervention and targeted antibiotic therapy preserved vision despite the challenging infection.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Postoperative endophthalmitis is a rare but severe complication following cataract surgery.
- Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) pose significant challenges in treating endophthalmitis, potentially leading to vision loss.
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