Abstract
Endophthalmitis is a rare and serious post-surgical complication. We report a case of acute postoperative endophthalmitis after an uneventful cataract surgery caused by a commensal organism, Gemella haemolysans. The patient was successfully treated with vitrectomy and intravitreal antibiotics like vancomycin, along with topical cefazolin.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Endophthalmitis / diagnosis
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Endophthalmitis / etiology*
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / etiology*
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / etiology*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Phacoemulsification / adverse effects*
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Postoperative Complications
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Staphylococcaceae*