Ochrobactrum anthropi Keratitis with Focal Descemet’s Membrane Detachment and Intracorneal Hypopyon
Joint Authors
Hindman, Holly B.
Venkateswaran, Nandini
Wozniak, Rachel A. F.
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-09-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To describe a unique case of O.
anthropi keratitis associated with a rare manifestation of Descemet’s membrane detachment and intracorneal hypopyon and to discuss challenges in diagnosis and management.
Methods.
Best-corrected visual acuity was measured with Snellen letters.
Corneal scrapings were performed and aerobic, viral, herpetic, acid-fast bacilli, Acanthamoeba, and fungal stains and cultures were obtained.
Following evisceration, tissue was evaluated for histologic features and again stained for bacteria, mycobacteria, Acanthamoeba, fungi, and viral particles.
Results.
Initial presentation to our institute was notable for a corneal ulcer, focal Descemet’s membrane detachment, and intracorneal hypopyon.
Speciation of initial corneal scrapes revealed Ochrobactrum anthropi and initial management included fortified tobramycin.
Despite medical therapy, the patient developed a corneal perforation and required subsequent evisceration.
Conclusion.
O.
anthropi is an emerging ocular pathogen that has not been previously reported in cases of keratitis.
As this pathogen becomes increasingly recognized as a source of ocular infections, it is important to identify and treat aggressively to avoid vision-threatening disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Venkateswaran, Nandini& Wozniak, Rachel A. F.& Hindman, Holly B.. 2016. Ochrobactrum anthropi Keratitis with Focal Descemet’s Membrane Detachment and Intracorneal Hypopyon. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101814
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Venkateswaran, Nandini…[et al.]. Ochrobactrum anthropi Keratitis with Focal Descemet’s Membrane Detachment and Intracorneal Hypopyon. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101814
American Medical Association (AMA)
Venkateswaran, Nandini& Wozniak, Rachel A. F.& Hindman, Holly B.. Ochrobactrum anthropi Keratitis with Focal Descemet’s Membrane Detachment and Intracorneal Hypopyon. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101814
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101814