Korean J Ophthalmol > Volume 19(3); 2005 > Article
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology 2005;19(3):233-234.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3341/kjo.2005.19.3.233    Published online September 30, 2005.
A Case of Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis Complicated by Alcaligenes Xylosoxidans Infection.
Joo Youn Oh, Young Joo Shin, Won Ryang Wee
1Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. wrwee@snu.ac.kr
2Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Clinical Research Institute, Seoul, Korea.
3Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Korea.
Abstract
PURPOSE
To report a case of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis complicated by Alcaligenes xylosoxidans. METHODS: A 37-year-old man suffered epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in both eyes. Eleven days later, he developed a corneal ulcer in his left eye. Bacterial staining, culture, and antibiotics sensitivity test were performed from a corneal scrape. RESULTS: The cultures revealed a growth of Alcaligenes xylosoxidans, and the patient was treated with ceftazidime and levofloxacin, based on the sensitivity test results. After 21 days of treatment, the infection was resolved with mild scaring and final vision in the left eye of 20/20. CONCLUSIONS: Alcaligenes xylosoxidans should be considered a rare but potential pathogen able to produce corneal ulcer complication in epidemic keratoconjunctivitis.
Key Words: Achromobacter xylosoxidans;Alcaligenes xylosoxidans;Corneal ulcer;Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis;Keratitis


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