Postcataract endophthalmitis caused by Mycobacterium goodii

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2005 Jun;31(6):1252-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.11.035.

Abstract

This is the first reported case of delayed-onset postcataract endophthalmitis caused by Mycobacterium goodii, confirmed by multiple cultures. The patient had uneventful cataract removal by phacoemulsification with implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL). One month later, he developed redness, pain, a hypopyon, and a decrease in visual acuity to finger counting in the affected eye. A vitreous biopsy was performed for suspected endophthalmitis; culture results showed rapidly growing bacteria identified by DNA sequencing as Mycobacterium goodii. The eye ultimately required IOL explantation but had a good final outcome with 20/40 uncorrected vision. Mycobacterium goodii is a rapidly growing Mycobacterium with isolates more commonly occurring in cellulitis, osteomyelitis, and respiratory disease. Single-drug antibiotic therapy for nonocular disease is often sufficient if the correct antimicrobial agent is used. The newer fluoroquinolones are promising against rapidly growing Mycobacterium.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • DNA, Bacterial / analysis
  • Device Removal
  • Endophthalmitis / diagnosis
  • Endophthalmitis / microbiology*
  • Endophthalmitis / therapy
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial / diagnosis
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial / microbiology*
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular
  • Male
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / diagnosis
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / microbiology*
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / therapy
  • Nontuberculous Mycobacteria / genetics
  • Nontuberculous Mycobacteria / isolation & purification*
  • Phacoemulsification*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Vitrectomy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • DNA, Bacterial