Abiotrophia defectiva Bleb-associated Endophthalmitis Confirmed With 16S Ribosomal RNA Sequencing. Issue 1 (January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hugo Lee, Ming-Han; Lawlor, Mitchell; Lee, Anne J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of glaucoma. Volume 24:Issue 1(2015:Jan.)
• Publication Date: 2015-01
• Subjects: Abiotrophia defectiva -- bleb-associated endophthalmitis -- 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing; Glaucoma -- Periodicals; 617.741005
• DOI: 10.1097/IJG.0b013e3182953ad9
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-0829

Abstract

Abstract : One recognized complication of trabeculectomy with visually devastating potential is blebitis. We present a case of a 74-year-old woman with a culture and polymerase chain reaction-positive Abiotrophia defectiva bleb-associated endophthalmitis. Abiotrophia defectiva is a rare but possible cause of endophthalmitis secondary to blebitis and should be considered in culture-negative cases. Prompt identification, hence directed eradication, of the causative organism in such visually threatening cases may be facilitated by requesting polymerase chain reaction and 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing.