Kocuria rosea canaliculitis: a clinicomicrobiological correlation.
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Nov-Dec; 30(6):e139-40.OP

Abstract

Kocuria rosea is usually a nonpathogenic commensal colonizing the skin and oropharynx but can become an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised states. Documented cases of any infections with K. rosea are exceedingly rare. This study reports the first case of canaliculitis with K. rosea, its clinicomicrobiological correlation, and management.

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Ali MJ
*Dacryology Service and †Jhaveri Microbiology Service, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Pujari A
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Motukupally S
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Naik MN
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MeSH

Actinomycetales InfectionsAgedAnti-Bacterial AgentsCanaliculitisCombined Modality TherapyCorneal UlcerDacryocystitisEye Infections, BacterialFemaleFluoroquinolonesHumansMicrococcaceaeMoxifloxacinOphthalmologic Surgical Procedures

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Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

24833460