Achromobacter xylosoxidans keratitis following penetrating keratoplasty.Refract Corneal Surg. 1993 Jan-Feb; 9(1):71-3.RC
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Achromobacter xylosoxidans is a bacterium not previously reported in a corneal infection. We present a case of infectious keratitis caused by this organism, occurring 1 month following penetrating keratoplasty.
METHODS
Identification of the organism was accomplished by staining, culture, and sensitivity testing of the corneal scraping obtained from the involved area. The infection responded to subconjunctival ticarcillin, piperacillin eye drops, and I.V. azlocillin.
RESULTS
Complete healing with a resultant corneal opacity involving mostly the anterior and middle stroma was achieved 1 month later.
CONCLUSIONS
A. xylosoxidans should be considered as a potential pathogen in instances of early postkeratoplasty infectious keratitis.
MeSH
Pub Type(s)
Case Reports
Journal Article
Language
eng
PubMed ID
8481378
Citation
Siganos, D S., et al. "Achromobacter Xylosoxidans Keratitis Following Penetrating Keratoplasty." Refractive & Corneal Surgery, vol. 9, no. 1, 1993, pp. 71-3.
Siganos DS, Tselentis IG, Papatzanaki ME, et al. Achromobacter xylosoxidans keratitis following penetrating keratoplasty. Refract Corneal Surg. 1993;9(1):71-3.
Siganos, D. S., Tselentis, I. G., Papatzanaki, M. E., Tsilimbaris, M. K., & Pallikaris, I. G. (1993). Achromobacter xylosoxidans keratitis following penetrating keratoplasty. Refractive & Corneal Surgery, 9(1), 71-3.
Siganos DS, et al. Achromobacter Xylosoxidans Keratitis Following Penetrating Keratoplasty. Refract Corneal Surg. 1993 Jan-Feb;9(1):71-3. PubMed PMID: 8481378.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Achromobacter xylosoxidans keratitis following penetrating keratoplasty.
AU - Siganos,D S,
AU - Tselentis,I G,
AU - Papatzanaki,M E,
AU - Tsilimbaris,M K,
AU - Pallikaris,I G,
PY - 1993/1/1/pubmed
PY - 1993/1/1/medline
PY - 1993/1/1/entrez
SP - 71
EP - 3
JF - Refractive & corneal surgery
JO - Refract Corneal Surg
VL - 9
IS - 1
N2 - BACKGROUND: Achromobacter xylosoxidans is a bacterium not previously reported in a corneal infection. We present a case of infectious keratitis caused by this organism, occurring 1 month following penetrating keratoplasty. METHODS: Identification of the organism was accomplished by staining, culture, and sensitivity testing of the corneal scraping obtained from the involved area. The infection responded to subconjunctival ticarcillin, piperacillin eye drops, and I.V. azlocillin. RESULTS: Complete healing with a resultant corneal opacity involving mostly the anterior and middle stroma was achieved 1 month later. CONCLUSIONS: A. xylosoxidans should be considered as a potential pathogen in instances of early postkeratoplasty infectious keratitis.
SN - 1042-962X
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