Recurrent Staphylococcal Conjunctivitis Associated With Facial Impetigo Contagiosa - 19/08/11
, Dinesh Selva a, b : FRANZCO, Shyamala C. Huilgol c : FACD, Stephen Guy, MBBS(Hons) d, Igal Leibovitch, MD a
Inquiries to Shane R. Durkin, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; fax: +61 8 8222 5221Résumé |
Purpose |
To report the uncommon occurrence of impetigo contagiosa in the setting of recurrent staphylococcal conjunctivitis.
Design |
Interventional case report.
Methods |
A 32-year-old patient had a recurrent painful red left eye and facial rash. Clinical examination revealed left bacterial conjunctivitis and facial bullous impetigo. Microbiology cultures were taken from the nose, conjunctiva, and facial lesions.
Results |
Microbiologic cultures grew Staphylococcus aureus, and hematology findings demonstrated an elevated white cell count with neutrophilia. Complete resolution was achieved with topical chloramphenicol ointment and oral dicloxacillin.
Conclusions |
Although uncommon, bullous impetigo may be associated with recurrent staphylococcal conjunctivitis in adults. Recurrent infections may require nasal decolonization, systemic antibiotics, and antiseptic body wash.
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Vol 141 - N° 1
P. 189-190 - janvier 2006 Retour au numéro
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