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A suspected case of gangrenous blepharitis and pre-septal cellulitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a neutropenic patient: a case report and literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The primary pathogens responsible for eyelid infections often include normal microbiota such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species [ 1 , 2 ]. In this case report, we highlight a situation of pre-septal cellulitis occurring during an episode of septicaemia, with Pseudomonas aeruginosa identified through standard blood culture and sensitivity testing performed upon admission in a patient experiencing febrile neutropenia secondary to Myelodysplastic syndrome showing sensitivity to piperacillin-tazobactam, ceftazidime, and ciprofloxacin.

Source: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection

DOI: 10.1186/s12348-025-00526-1

Authors: Ali Alyami, Victor Vermot-Desroches, Yasmine Serrar, Philippe Denis

Institutions: Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon

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: $2,290