Xanthomonas maltophilia endophthalmitis after cataract extraction.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
To report a case of Xanthomonas maltophilia endophthalmitis and to increase awareness of its potential as an intraocular pathogen. Case report. 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. 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.
Medical subject headings
- Cataract Extraction
- Endophthalmitis
- Eye Infections, Bacterial
- Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
- Xanthomonas