J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2004 Feb;45(2):319-323.

A Case of Flavobacterium Indologenes Keratitis

• Kim DB
• Yang PJ
• Yoon TJ
• Ji NC

Abstract

PURPOSE
Flavobacterium indologenes is known to cause keratitis very rarely. Authors have experienced 1 case of keratitis from Flavobacterium indologenes with history of diabetes mellitus, thereby reporting it. METHODS: History taking, slit lamp examination, staining and culture, sensitivity test about antibiotics were performed on 1 case of keratitis. RESULTS: Flavobacterium indologenes was detected in staining and culture that was performed on the first visit. Piperacillin was used based on the sensitivity test about antibiotics. Improvement of corneal lesion and symptom was observed with the use of piperacillin. CONCLUSIONS: Flavobacterium indologenes can be considered as a casual pathogen in keratitis with condition susceptible to opportunistic infection such as systemic illness or abnormal ocular immunity.

Keyword

Diabetes mellitus complication; Flavobacterium indologenes; Keratitis

MeSH Terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes Mellitus
Flavobacterium*
Keratitis*
Opportunistic Infections
Piperacillin
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Piperacillin