Microbial Analysis Of The Vitreous Aspirates In Culture Proven Endophthalmitis
Journal Title: Malla Reddy Medical College For Women Journal Of Medical Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Acute endophthalmitis is a serious vision threatening intraocular infection involving the vitreous cavity. We report the microbiological profile of patients with infectious endophthalmitis who presented to a tertiary eye care centre in Hyderabad, Telangana. Material & Methods: A prospective analysis of 62 eyes diagnosed as endophthalmitis was performed over a period of 2 years. Aseptically collected vitreous aspirates were cultured for bacteria and fungus using standard microbiological techniques. Gram stain and KOH preparation of the specimens were also performed. Results: Forty five (72.58%) patients had post-operative, 15 (24.19%) had post-traumatic and 2 (3.33%) had endogenous endophthalmitis. Males were predominant in post-traumatic endophthalmitis and females were predominant in post-operative endophthalmitis. Significantly younger individuals constituted post-traumatic group. Vitreous culture was positive in 32 (51.6%) out of total 62 cases; 30 bacteria and 2 fungi were isolated. Gram positive bacteria (17 cases - 53.1%) were more common than gram negative (13cases – 40.6%). Two fungal cases (6.25%) were isolated in this study. All Gram-positive bacteria, except Nocardia, were susceptible to vancomycin. Gram negative bacteria showed sensitivity to amikacin and ceftazidime. Conclusion: In post-operative group, both Gram-positive and Gram-negative showed equal incidence. In post traumatic group gram positive bacteria were more commonly isolated accounting for 66.6%.
Authors and Affiliations
Sikander A. K Lodhi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP672921
- DOI -
- Views 33
- Downloads 0
A Study On Mass In Abdomen In Right Iliac Fossa In Day To Day Surgical Practice At Government General Hospital, Warangal, Telengana
BACKGROUND: Mass in the right iliac fossa is the commonest problem in day to day surgical practice. The origin of mass is either from intra abdominal or parietal. Appendicular mass is the commonest among them and followe...
“ANISOTIC” Babies And Their Negative Impact On Routine Immunization Programme
With the introduction of bOPV and IPV in the Routine Immunization in India, 1 KVG Medical College & Hospital Sullia through active collaboration with Taluka Health Officer (THO) of Health and Family welfare services, Gov...
Vogt-konayagi- Harada disease: A Case Report
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) Disease is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder, with ocular, auditory, integumentary and neurologic involvement. VKH disease has a genetic predisposition, and is seen mostly in Asian, Middle E...
Occupational Injuries In Hyderabad Mint Workers In Relation To Selected Factors
Background: Accidents are a common feature in industries. In fact, some industries are known for accidents like coal and other mining industries, quarries and construction work. Many man days are lost in India due to a...
Study Of Pseudocholinesterase In Organophosphorous Poisoning At A Tertiary Care Hospital, MGM, Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, Telengana
Background: Organophosphorous (OP) poisoning is a common public health problem in many developing countries. Organic insecticides are commonly used in agricultural sector. These organic insecticides are abused for suicid...