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Case of bacterial endophthalmitis caused by an Agrobacterium radiobacter-like organism
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Abstract:
A case of postsurgical endophthalmitis caused by Agrobacterium radiobacter in a 70-year-old male is reported. A. radiobacter organisms are normally environmental bacteria but may occasionally be opportunistic pathogens. Infection in this case occurred after the patient was discharged following routine cataract surgery. The infection cleared after empiric therapy intraocular administration of vancomycin and gentamicin.
Insights
A rare case of postsurgical endophthalmitis caused by Agrobacterium radiobacter, an opportunistic pathogen, was successfully treated. The infection, occurring after cataract surgery, resolved with intraocular vancomycin and gentamicin therapy.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Postsurgical endophthalmitis is a severe intraocular infection following eye surgery.
- Agrobacterium radiobacter is an environmental bacterium with opportunistic pathogenic potential.
- Cataract surgery is a common ophthalmic procedure with a risk of infection.