Shewannela putrefaciens endophthalmitis after penetrating keratoplasty
Journal
American Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal Volume
124
Journal Issue
1
Pages
114-115
Date Issued
1997
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Abstract
To report a case of Shewannela putrefaciens endophthalmitis after penetrating keratoplasty. Case report. Vitreous of the recipient and the preservative medium of donor cornea were cultured. Vitreous of the recipient eye and the donor eye corneal preservative medium both grew S putrefaciens. The patient failed to respond to intravitreal, topical, and systemic amikacin and cefotaxime. Vision was lost rapidly. Evisceration was performed. Shewannela putrefaciens should be considered as a potential pathogen contaminating donor cornea. Shewannela putrefaciens endophthalmitis is devastating and responds poorly to medical treatment.
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journal article