Acute postoperative endophthalmitis caused by Actinomyces neuii - 02/09/11
Abstract |
PURPOSE: To describe a case of acute postoperative endophthalmitis caused by Actinomyces neuii after uncomplicated phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens implant.
METHODS: Interventional case report. A 58-year-old male underwent phacoemulsification, right eye, with posterior chamber intraocular lens implant. On postoperative day 6, he presented with pain, redness, and decreased visual acuity, right eye, and was found to have endophthalmitis.
RESULTS: Vitreous cultures revealed the gram-positive, anaerobe Actinomyces neuii. After appropriate intraocular, periocular, topical, and systemic therapy, the infection cleared, but the vision of the patient never improved as a result of a central vein occlusion.
CONCLUSION: Actinomyces species can rarely cause postoperative endophthalmitis, and it should be considered in cases of severe postoperative intraocular inflammation.
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Vol 133 - N° 1
P. 145-147 - janvier 2002 Retour au numéro
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