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A Rare Case of Streptococcus dysgalactiae Panophthalmitis and Concurrent Septic Arthritis from Hematogenous Spread: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Panophthalmitis is a severe ocular infection with significant morbidity, most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumoniae. Streptococcus dysgalactiae is a rare cause of panophthalmitis, and its involvement in concurrent systemic infections is exceedingly uncommon. Case Presentation: We report a case of S. dysgalactiae panophthalmitis in an elderly male patient, associated with bacteremia and septic arthritis. Despite early antimicrobial therapy, the infection progressed rapidly, ultimately requiring evisceration of the affected eye. Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of early recognition, aggressive treatment, and systemic evaluation in patients with rapidly progressive ocular infections caused by atypical organisms.

Source: Case Reports in Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.1159/000547764

Authors: Lucas Goetz, Michael Eide

Institution: Sanford USD Medical Center

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: $1,030