title: Excellent outcome of primary Neisseria meningitidis keratoconjunctivitis.
abstract: Infectious conjunctivitis is a very common presentation to medical professional and ophthalmologist all over the world. Although its typically self-limiting and treatable in almost all of the cases, but we need to be aware of the rare and potentially life threatening if the cause is not promptly identified and treated accordingly. In our case report, we highlighted the rare case of Neisseria meningitidis as a primary cause of keratoconjunctivitis. Neisseria meningitidis is a rare etiology of keratoconjunctivitis and its ocular presentations are quite similar with other bacterial or viral infection. The infection may potentially fatal if systemic invasion occurred, however with immediate and proper treatment the outcome is satisfactory. Early diagnosis and proper antibiotic treatment are critical to prevent systemic spread of the infection. Public health intervention is needed to prevent outbreak of the disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Jakiyah
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Daud
authors.forename: Siti Raihan
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Ishak
authors.forename: Zakuan Zainy
authors.initials: ZZ
authors.lastname: Deris
authors.forename: Wan Hazabbah Wan
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Hitam
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis; D008297:Male; D008589:Meningococcal Infections; D009345:Neisseria meningitidis
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002443:Ceftriaxone
keywords: Keratoconjunctivitis; Neisseria meningitidis