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Failure of Listeria monocytogenes keratitis to respond to topical ofloxacin.

Author(s): Altaie R, Fahy GT, Cormican M

Affiliation(s): Department of Ophthalmology, University College Hospital Galway, Galway, Republic of Ireland. raltaie2003@yahoo.com

Publication date & source: 2006-08, Cornea., 25(7):849-50.

Publication type: Case Reports

PURPOSE: The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate the need for identification of the offending pathogen in bacterial keratitis to guide appropriate treatment. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: We report a case of Listeria monocytogenes keratitis in a young healthy adult that failed to respond to standard empirical therapy for bacterial keratitis but was treated successfully with topical ampicillin, chloramphenicol, and systemic amoxicillin. CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates the need for identification of the offending pathogen to guide appropriate treatment. It also demonstrates discrepancy between in vitro sensitivity and clinical response.

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