A Case of Corneal Ulcer Caused by Ralstonia Paucula Infection.
- Author:
Dong Su KIM
1
;
Hyuk Won CHOI
;
Joon Woo SHIN
;
Sang Woong MOON
;
Jae Suk KIM
;
Joo Wha LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Contact lens;
Corneal ulcer;
Ralstonia paucula
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Ceftazidime;
Corneal Ulcer*;
Detergents;
Female;
Humans;
Hyperemia;
Ralstonia*;
Visual Acuity
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2007;48(3):445-448
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: There has not been any reports of Ralstonia paucula causing any ophthalmologic disease. However, we have detected Ralstonia paucula in the lens washing agents of a corneal ulcer patient wearing contact lens. METHODS: A 26-years-old female patient was admitted to our hospital complaining of loss of visual acuity and hyperemia. Slit lamp biomicroscopy and smear culture was done to the anterior segment of the eye and the lens cleansing agent. The patient was treated with antibiotic eye drop and intravenous antibiotic medication. RESULTS: The results of both smear and culture showed the presence of Ralstonia pacula and responded well to antibiotics treatment with ceftazidime.
