Haemophilus influenzae central corneal ulcer associated with cosmetic lens wear.
OBJECTIVE
We report a case of keratitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae involving daily wear contact lens use.


METHODS
After positive cultures from corneal scrapings and contact lenses, the patient was diagnosed with Haemophilus influenzae keratitis.


RESULTS
After 16 days of treatment with topical ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim sulfate-polymyxin B sulfate, the keratitis resolved.


CONCLUSIONS
Cultures will help identify rare corneal pathogens such as Haemophilus influenzae and help in directing appropriate treatment.
Leahey
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Department of Surgery, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allewtown, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Jones
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D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003315:Cornea / Q000382:microbiology; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011112:Polymyxin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014295:Trimethoprim / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002939:Ciprofloxacin; D014295:Trimethoprim; D011112:Polymyxin B