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Peripheral ulcerative keratitis after Salmonella gastroenteritis

J Yang1, S Baltatzis, C S Foster

  • 1Uveitis and Immunology Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02114, USA.

Cornea
|November 20, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Peripheral ulcerative keratitis, an eye condition, can occur after Salmonella gastroenteritis. Prompt treatment with antibiotics and ocular care led to resolution in both eyes.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is a severe ocular condition often associated with systemic inflammatory or infectious diseases.
  • Salmonella gastroenteritis is a common foodborne illness that can have extraintestinal manifestations.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient who developed bilateral peripheral ulcerative keratitis following Salmonella gastroenteritis.
  • The keratitis presented as a serious inflammatory response affecting the peripheral cornea in both eyes.

Findings:

  • The peripheral ulcerative keratitis gradually resolved in both eyes.
  • Treatment involved appropriate systemic antibiotic therapy targeting Salmonella and comprehensive local ocular care.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights that infectious gastroenteritis, specifically Salmonella, can be a precursor to peripheral ulcerative keratitis.
  • Early recognition and management of Salmonella infections are crucial to prevent severe ocular complications like PUK.