A B Leahey1, D Jones. 1. Department of Surgery, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allewtown, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Abstract
PURPOSE: We report a case of keratitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae involving daily wear contact lens use. METHODS: After positive cultures from corneal scrapings and contact lenses, the patient was diagnosed with Haemophilus influenzae keratitis. RESULTS: After 16 days of treatment with topical ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim sulfate-polymyxin B sulfate, the keratitis resolved. CONCLUSIONS: Cultures will help identify rare corneal pathogens such as Haemophilus influenzae and help in directing appropriate treatment.
PURPOSE: We report a case of keratitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae involving daily wear contact lens use. METHODS: After positive cultures from corneal scrapings and contact lenses, the patient was diagnosed with Haemophilus influenzae keratitis. RESULTS: After 16 days of treatment with topical ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim sulfate-polymyxin B sulfate, the keratitis resolved. CONCLUSIONS: Cultures will help identify rare corneal pathogens such as Haemophilus influenzae and help in directing appropriate treatment.
Authors: A M Alrawi; K C Chern; V Cevallos; T Lietman; J P Whitcher; T P Margolis; E T Cunningham Journal: Br J Ophthalmol Date: 2002-03 Impact factor: 4.638