Endophthalmitis due to Williamsia muralis.
A case of endophthalmitis caused by Williamsia muralis is described. The infection occurred following a procedure known as intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection for the treatment of diabetic maculopathy. This is the first report of W. muralis as a causative agent of endophthalmitis.
Murray
Ronan J
RJ
Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, PathWest Laboratory Services, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington St, Perth, WA 6000, Australia.
Aravena-Román
Max
M
Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, PathWest Laboratory Services, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.
Kämpfer
Peter
P
Institut für Angewandte Mikrobiologie, Justus-Liebig Universität Giessen, D-35392 Giessen, Germany.
D000192:Actinomycetales / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000368:Aged; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male