J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2002 Apr;43(4):665-671.

Epidemiology of Staphylococcus epidermidis Keratitis

• Jang YS
• Hahn YH

Abstract

PURPOSES: Staphylococcus epidermidis is a causative agent of bacterial keratitis and the authors performed an epidemiologic study to identify the risk factors, clinical features and treatment results.
METHODS
Epidemiologic study on Staphylococcus epidermidis keratitis, which were confirmed by cultures in 6 university hospitals, was performed prospectively under the identical protocol.
RESULTS
Seventeen cases of Staphylococcus epidermidis keratitis were diagnosed by culture with corneal scraping and comprised 4.1% of 401 cases of confirmed bacterial keratitis. Male patients were affected more than female patients and the highest prevalent age was in the seventies. Most of their occupation was farming. The most prevalent season was fall and it mostly occurred after corneal trauma.
CONCLUSIONS
Staphylococcus epidermidis keratitis usually occurred in a relatively old age group followed by corneal trauma. Its prevention along with early and proper antimicrobial therapy based on sensitivity results is important.

Keyword

Corneal trauma; Epidemiologic study; Staphylococcus epidermidis keratitis

MeSH Terms

Epidemiologic Studies
Epidemiology*
Female
Hospitals, University
Humans
Keratitis*
Male
Occupations
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
Seasons
Staphylococcus epidermidis*
Staphylococcus*