Postvitrectomy endophthalmitis caused by Morganella morganii: a case report and literature review

Postvitrectomy endophthalmitis caused by Morganella morganii: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Postvitrectomy endophthalmitis is a rare and serious complication following vitreoretinal surgeries. Morganella morganii, an emerging gram-negative, facultative anaerobic rod, is related to severe nosocomial infections in various organs and thus has gained importance in recent de...

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Main Authors: Chung-Ting Wang, Yin-Hsi Chang, Kuan-Jen Chen, Hung-Da Chou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Postoperative endophthalmitis
Morganella morganii
Retrolental exudative membrane
Vitrectomy
Silicone oil
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07248-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07248-y

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