A case of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae causing bilateral endogenous endophthalmitis
- 1Department of Medical Microbiology, Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation NHS Trust, Exeter, UK
- 2Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation NHS Trust, Exeter, UK
- Juliet Elvy, Department of Medical Microbiology, Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation NHS Trust, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5AD, UK; juleselvy{at}doctors.org.uk
- Accepted 27 August 2008
- Published Online First 25 September 2008
Abstract
This report describes a case of bilateral endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, an occupational zoonotic pathogen, which was successfully treated with intravenous penicillin G followed by oral linezolid. This is believed to be the first report of E rhusiopathiae causing endogenous endophthalmitis.
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Competing interests: None.
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Patient consent: Obtained.
