Abstract
Acinetobacter lwoffii is a rare cause of endophthalmitis. We report a case of acute postoperative endophthalmitis in a female, who was treated successfully with pars plana vitrectomy and intravitreal antibiotics.
Keywords:
Acinetobacter; Acinetobacter lwoffii; Endophthalmitis; Phacoemulsification; Vitrectomy.
MeSH terms
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Acinetobacter / isolation & purification*
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Acinetobacter Infections / diagnosis
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Acinetobacter Infections / drug therapy
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Acinetobacter Infections / microbiology*
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Acute Disease
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Ceftazidime / therapeutic use
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Dexamethasone / therapeutic use
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Endophthalmitis / diagnosis
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Endophthalmitis / drug therapy
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Endophthalmitis / microbiology*
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / microbiology*
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Female
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Lens Implantation, Intraocular
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Middle Aged
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Phacoemulsification*
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Postoperative Complications*
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Vitrectomy
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Glucocorticoids
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Dexamethasone
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Ceftazidime