An unusual organism causing orbital cellulitis.
Bacterial orbital cellulitis is a feared complication of paranasal sinus infection. Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species are the commoner pathogens involved in these cases. However, anaerobic bacteria and unusual Gram-negative organisms should be suspected as well. We treated a case of bacterial orbital cellulitis due to foci of infected paranasal sinuses caused by Eikenella corrodens, a Gram-negative rod. The patient was managed with intensive antibiotic coverage and surgical intervention.
D000328:Adult; D001442:Bacteroides Infections / Q000628:therapy; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology*; D016124:Eikenella corrodens; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000150:complications