Epidemiology of Staphylococcus epidermidis Keratitis.
- Author:
Young Sik JANG
1
;
Young Ho HAHN
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University, Korea. young@ns.kosinmed.or.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Corneal trauma;
Epidemiologic study;
Staphylococcus epidermidis keratitis
- MeSH:
Epidemiologic Studies;
Epidemiology*;
Female;
Hospitals, University;
Humans;
Keratitis*;
Male;
Occupations;
Prospective Studies;
Risk Factors;
Seasons;
Staphylococcus epidermidis*;
Staphylococcus*
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2002;43(4):665-671
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSES: Staphylococcus epidermidis is a causative agent of bacterial keratitis and the authors performed an epidemiologic study to identify the risk factors, clinical features and treatment results. METHODS: Epidemiologic study on Staphylococcus epidermidis keratitis, which were confirmed by cultures in 6 university hospitals, was performed prospectively under the identical protocol. RESULTS: Seventeen cases of Staphylococcus epidermidis keratitis were diagnosed by culture with corneal scraping and comprised 4.1% of 401 cases of confirmed bacterial keratitis. Male patients were affected more than female patients and the highest prevalent age was in the seventies. Most of their occupation was farming. The most prevalent season was fall and it mostly occurred after corneal trauma. CONCLUSIONS: Staphylococcus epidermidis keratitis usually occurred in a relatively old age group followed by corneal trauma. Its prevention along with early and proper antimicrobial therapy based on sensitivity results is important.
