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Enterococcal infectious crystalline keratopathy

S Lam1, D M Meisler, J H Krachmer

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois, Chicago College of Medicine.

Cornea
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Infectious crystalline keratopathy (ICK) can occur months after corneal transplant surgery. Enterococcus bacteria, often resistant to antibiotics, were identified as the cause in two patients, necessitating repeat corneal transplants.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Infectious crystalline keratopathy (ICK) is a rare but serious complication following corneal transplantation.
  • Enterococcus species are common bacteria, but their role in post-keratoplasty ICK is not well-established.