Acute conjunctivitis caused by Ewingella americana.

The first case of Ewingella americana conjunctivitis in an otherwise healthy child is reported. Cultures of the conjunctival purulent exudate taken from both eyes grew E. americana. The infection resolved completely after successful treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanate. E. americana should be considered a rare but potential pathogen causing conjunctivitis. Copyright 2012, SLACK Incorporated.