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- Title
Aeromonas veronii-associated endogenous endophthalmitis: a case report.
- Authors
Lin, Jiali; Zhong, Haibin; Chen, Qi; Cui, Ling; Xu, Fan; Tang, Fen
- Abstract
Background: Aeromonas veronii is a very rare and highly pathogenic microorganism. We investigate the clinical characteristics and significance of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Aeromonas veronii in our patient. Case presentation: A 30-year-old Asian women with systemic lupus erythematosus, uremia, and hypertension developed acute infectious endophthalmitis caused by Aeromonas veronii. After emergency vitrectomy and antibiotic therapy, the clinical condition worsened requiring enucleation. Conclusions: Aeromonas veronii can cause infection in the human eye, which can manifest as acute endophthalmitis. Early diagnosis and targeted therapy are important for successful treatment.
- Subjects
AEROMONAS; ENDOPHTHALMITIS; SYSTEMIC lupus erythematosus; PATHOGENIC microorganisms; ASIANS
- Publication
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2024, Vol 18, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1752-1947
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1186/s13256-024-04412-7