Aeromonas veronii-associated endogenous endophthalmitis: a case report

J Med Case Rep. 2024 Mar 20;18(1):171. doi: 10.1186/s13256-024-04412-7.

Abstract

Background: Aeromonas veronii is a very rare and highly pathogenic microorganism. We investigate the clinical characteristics and significance of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Aeromonas veronii in our patient.

Case presentation: A 30-year-old Asian women with systemic lupus erythematosus, uremia, and hypertension developed acute infectious endophthalmitis caused by Aeromonas veronii. After emergency vitrectomy and antibiotic therapy, the clinical condition worsened requiring enucleation.

Conclusions: Aeromonas veronii can cause infection in the human eye, which can manifest as acute endophthalmitis. Early diagnosis and targeted therapy are important for successful treatment.

Keywords: Aeromonas veronii; Case report; Endophthalmitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aeromonas veronii
  • Aeromonas*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Endophthalmitis* / diagnosis
  • Endophthalmitis* / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections* / diagnosis
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Vitrectomy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents