Moraxella nonliquefaciens endophthalmitis after trabeculectomy.
Endophthalmitis caused by Moraxella nonliquefaciens developed five years after trabeculectomy in a 67-year-old man and 15 months after trabeculectomy in a 62-year-old women. Symptoms in both cases included pain, inflammation, and decreased visual acuity. Aggressive treatment with antibiotics and corticosteroids led to resolution within a few days.
D000368:Aged; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009016:Moraxella; D010202:Panophthalmitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014129:Trabecular Meshwork / Q000601:surgery*