Pseudomonas orbital cellulitis.
Am J Ophthalmol, 1979/3;87(3):368-70.
PMID: 107805
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Abstract
A 3-month-old infant being treated for bronchitis developed a rapid onset but otherwise typical orbital cellulitis. Because gram-negative infections and septicemia are common occurrences in the newborn nursery, this patient was given systemic gentamicin and ampicillin. Sinus x-rays were not attempted. Two days after treatment the eyelids were opened. A strikingly large corneal ulcer with perforated globe and endophthalmitis was found. Pseudomonas aeroginosa was cultured from the blood, conjunctiva, and throat. A diagnosis of Pseudomonas orbital cellulitis with secondary corneal perforation and endophthalmitis was made. The source of infection was believed to be the respiratory tract.
MeSH terms
Ampicillin; Bronchitis; Cellulitis; Eye Diseases; Gentamicins; Humans; Infant; Male; Orbit; Pseudomonas Infections; Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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