STREPTOCOCCUS SUIS ENDOGENOUS ENDOPHTHALMITIS IN A PATIENT WITH MENINGITIS

Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2023 Sep 1;17(5):519-523. doi: 10.1097/ICB.0000000000001261.

Abstract

Background: Streptococcus suis is a major porcine pathogen that can cause severe systemic infection in humans. The common clinical features include meningitis, septicemia, purulent arthritis, and oftentimes deafness. However, ocular inflammation is very rare.

Methods: We report the case of endogenous endophthalmitis, meningitis, and septicemia caused by S. suis. The patient received 2 months of systemic antibiotics therapy, intravitreal vancomycin, and vitrectomy combining phacoemulsification with intraocular lens without silicone oil-filled.

Results: The result with the best-corrected visual acuity was 20/40 on the left eye and 20/25 on the right eye.

Conclusion: This case illustrates the rare presentation of endogenous endophthalmitis in a patient with meningitis due to S. suis. In patients presenting with endophthalmitis and meningitis, S. suis should be considered, especially if prominent and early visual acuity impairment is present.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Endophthalmitis* / diagnosis
  • Eye
  • Humans
  • Meningitis*
  • Sepsis*
  • Streptococcus suis*
  • Swine
  • Vision, Low*