J Chodosh1. 1. Molecular Pathogenesis of Eye Infection Research Center, Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe a patient with keratitis caused by Capnocytophaga canimorsus after traumatic injury with a cat's tooth. METHODS: Case report and review of the literature. RESULTS: Sixteen months after onset of infection, the patient regained 20/30 vision in the affected eye. However, he required 7 months of antibiotic therapy to eliminate the infection. CONCLUSION: C. canimorsus keratitis may follow penetrating corneal injury and wound contamination with cat saliva and may be recalcitrant to topical antibiotic therapy.
PURPOSE: To describe a patient with keratitis caused by Capnocytophaga canimorsus after traumatic injury with a cat's tooth. METHODS: Case report and review of the literature. RESULTS: Sixteen months after onset of infection, the patient regained 20/30 vision in the affected eye. However, he required 7 months of antibiotic therapy to eliminate the infection. CONCLUSION:C. canimorsuskeratitis may follow penetrating corneal injury and wound contamination with cat saliva and may be recalcitrant to topical antibiotic therapy.