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Xanthomonas maltophilia endophthalmitis after cataract extraction
G M Kaiser1, P C Tso, R Morris
1Eye Foundation Hospital/University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|March 1, 1997
Abstract
Purpose:
To report a case of Xanthomonas maltophilia endophthalmitis and to increase awareness of its potential as an intraocular pathogen.
Method:
Case report.
Results:
A 76-year-old woman developed X maltophilia endophthalmitis after cataract extraction. To eradicate the infection, we performed two vitrectomies and treated the patient with numerous intravitreal antibiotic injections.
Conclusions:
X maltophilia is a potential intraocular pathogen in an immunocompetent host. If the infection takes a persistent course, persistent topical and intravitreal antibiotic treatment and possibly vitrectomy are needed to eradicate the infection.