Penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae endophthalmitis

American Journal of Ophthalmology
M Cid, N R Sabates

Abstract

To report a case of trabeculectomy-associated endophthalmitis caused by penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae. Case report. The patient developed endophthalmitis 1 month after an uncomplicated trabeculectomy for primary open-angle glaucoma. Vitreous cultures grew abundant, highly penicillin-resistant S pneumoniae. Despite aggressive treatment with vitrectomy and intravitreal injections of vancomycin hydrochloride and amikacin sulfate, the patient had a poor visual outcome. Penicillin-resistant S pneumoniae can cause endophthalmitis after trabeculectomy.

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Aug 4, 2004·American Journal of Ophthalmology·John J MillerDarlene Miller
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