Propionibacterium acnes endophthalmitis seven months after extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation.
We present a case of endophthalmitis caused by Propionibacterium acnes seven months following extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation. The markedly delayed clinical course of endophthalmitis associated with this organism appears to be highly stereotypical. Recognition and treatment of this complication of cataract surgery allows an excellent chance at cure.
D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D004917:Erythromycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011425:Propionibacterium acnes
D004917:Erythromycin; D000667:Ampicillin