A Case of Flavobacterium Indologenes Keratitis.
- Author:
Deok Bae KIM
1
;
Pil Joong YANG
;
Tae Joong YOON
;
Nam Chul JI
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, The Chosun University Medical College, Korea. eyeyoon@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus complication;
Flavobacterium indologenes;
Keratitis
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Diabetes Complications;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Flavobacterium*;
Keratitis*;
Opportunistic Infections;
Piperacillin
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2004;45(2):319-323
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Flavobacterium indologenes is known to cause keratitis very rarely. Authors have experienced 1 case of keratitis from Flavobacterium indologenes with history of diabetes mellitus, thereby reporting it. METHODS: History taking, slit lamp examination, staining and culture, sensitivity test about antibiotics were performed on 1 case of keratitis. RESULTS: Flavobacterium indologenes was detected in staining and culture that was performed on the first visit. Piperacillin was used based on the sensitivity test about antibiotics. Improvement of corneal lesion and symptom was observed with the use of piperacillin. CONCLUSIONS: Flavobacterium indologenes can be considered as a casual pathogen in keratitis with condition susceptible to opportunistic infection such as systemic illness or abnormal ocular immunity.
