Mycobacterium chelonei keratitis following penetrating keratoplasty.

Abstract

Atypical mycobacteria are responsible for an increasing number of skin and soft-tissue infections. We present a case of Mycobacterium chelonei keratitis that developed 3 months after penetrating keratoplasty. Our case illustrates how early diagnosis of M. chelonei keratitis and aggressive therapy with appropriate antibiotics can lead to a complete cure, with excellent functional results.

• Authors: M Y Laflamme, M Poisson, N Chéhadé
• Journal: Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie (Can J Ophthalmol) Vol. 22 Issue 3 Pg. 178-80 (Apr 1987) ISSN: 0008-4182 [Print] England
• PMID: 3297268 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Corneal Transplantation
• Female
• Humans
• Keratitis (etiology)
• Mycobacterium Infections (etiology)
• Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous (complications, drug therapy, etiology)
• Postoperative Complications (drug therapy, etiology)