Postoperative Pseudomonas aeruginosa endophthalmitis associated with asymptomatic bacteriuria.

Abstract

An 86-year-old man with diabetes and a history of prostate cancer, indwelling urinary catheter and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteriuria presented on day 4 post left phacoemulsification cataract extraction and intraocular lens implant with signs and symptoms of postoperative endophthalmitis. Vitreous sample was positive for P. aeruginosa Prompt treatment with intravitreal antibiotics was initiated followed by anterior chamber washout with pars plana vitrectomy; however, the visual outcome was poor.

• Authors: Melissa Chin, Imran Khan
• Journal: BMJ case reports (BMJ Case Rep) Vol. 15 Issue 4 (Apr 22 2022) ISSN: 1757-790X [Electronic] England
• PMID: 35459647 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2022. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents

Topics

• Aged, 80 and over
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
• Bacteriuria (diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Cataract Extraction (adverse effects)
• Endophthalmitis (diagnosis, drug therapy, surgery)
• Eye Infections, Bacterial (diagnosis)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Postoperative Complications (surgery)
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Vitrectomy