Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infectious scleritis after vitrectomy for endophthalmitis.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To report a case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infectious scleritis after vitrectomy for endophthalmitis.

METHODS:

Retrospective chart review of one patient referred to a tertiary academic center for management of methicillin-resistant S. aureus infectious scleritis. Antecedent history, clinical course, response to treatment, and final visual acuity were documented.

RESULTS:

Methicillin-resistant S. aureus infectious scleritis required combination systemic, periocular, intraocular, and topical antibiotics for complete resolution. Visual recovery was limited.

CONCLUSION:

Methicillin-resistant S. aureus infectious scleritis can complicate vitrectomy for endophthalmitis and requires long-term and multiple-route administration of antibiotics for resolution. Greater awareness of this serious complication along with preventive measures may reduce future occurrences.

• Authors: Stephen J Kim, Bryan J Schwent, Sunil K Srivastava
• Journal: Retinal cases & brief reports (Retin Cases Brief Rep) Vol. 3 Issue 4 Pg. 407-8 ( 2009) ISSN: 1935-1089 [Print] United States
• PMID: 25389862 (Publication Type: Journal Article)