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Contact Lens-Associated Serratia marcescens Keratitis: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: : Serratia marcescens ( S. marcescens ) keratitis is a rare, sight-threatening infection primarily seen in contact lens users. A 22-year-old female developed sudden ocular symptoms two days after contact lens use. Examination revealed significant conjunctival injection, anterior chamber inflammation, and a corneal abscess with an epithelial defect. Despite initial moxifloxacin treatment, her condition worsened, requiring a switch to fortified vancomycin, ceftriaxone, and voriconazole. Cultures confirmed S. marcescens , allowing treatment to be streamlined to fortified ceftriaxone. The infection gradually resolved, with visual acuity returning to 20/20 and minimal residual scarring noted at one month. Keywords: Serratia marcescens , keratitis, contact lens, corneal abscess, microbial keratitis

Source: Clinical Optometry

DOI: 10.2147/opto.s535720

Authors: Noor Alqudah, Mais Tashtoush

Institution: Jordan University of Science and Technology

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: $2,320