Challenges in the management of Neisseria gonorrhoeae keratitis.
Int Ophthalmol
; 35(1): 135-40, 2015 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
We describe the presentation and subsequent management of a case of keratitis caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. A thirty-nine year old gentleman presented with a purulent ocular discharge. Corneal melt with corneal perforation occurred. Neisseria gonorrhoeae was cultured. Systemic and topical antibiotics were given. Deep lamellar keratoplasty was performed for corneal perforation. At three months post treatment no recurrence of infection was noted. The possibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeaea keratitis should always be considered in patients with a purulent ocular discharge even if the case history is not immediately suggestive of the same. Severe gonococcal keratitis may be unilateral. Deep lamellar keratoplasty can be considered as a therapeutic option in patients with severe gonococcal keratitis.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Gonorrea
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Infecciones Bacterianas del Ojo
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Trasplante de Córnea
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Córnea
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Queratitis
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Antibacterianos
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int Ophthalmol
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Irlanda