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A rare case of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia endogenous endophthalmitis in pediatric age group

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: We report a unique case of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia-related pediatric endogenous endophthalmitis. CASE PRESENTATION: A 10-year-old male presented with redness and loss of vision in his right eye for two weeks. Clinical examination and ultrasound features were suggestive of endophthalmitis, most likely endogenous due to the absence of a history of trauma or intraocular intervention. Following vitrectomy and appropriate intravitreal antibiotics, the vision improved to 20/80. Vitreous culture revealed a gram-negative bacillus Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. CONCLUSION: Timely recognition of this pathogen and management as per antibiotic sensitivity can help salvage functional vision in this condition.

Source: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection

DOI: 10.1186/s12348-024-00431-z

Authors: Tanya Jain, Alankrita Muralidhar, Arpan Gandhi

Institution: Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,190