Capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis: case report and review of literature
Abstract Background Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a facultative anaerobic, slow-growing, capnophilic, Gram-negative bacillus, that is commonly found in the microflora of canine and feline oral cavities. Capnocytophaga infections are an emerging zoonotic disease that can cause fatal systemic infection...
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| description | Abstract Background Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a facultative anaerobic, slow-growing, capnophilic, Gram-negative bacillus, that is commonly found in the microflora of canine and feline oral cavities. Capnocytophaga infections are an emerging zoonotic disease that can cause fatal systemic infections in immunocompromised individuals. Localized ocular Capnocytophaga infections, including keratitis, blepharitis, and endophthalmitis, can lead to severe eye threatening situations. To our knowledge, there is currently no documented case of Capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis with bleb perforation after trabeculectomy. Case presentation Our case report and literature review features a novel case of Capnocytophaga blebitis that occurred after trabeculectomy, associated with close dog contact (i.e. face licking). The patient had underwent trabeculectomy 10 years prior and presented with conjunctival injection, perforated bleb, and hypotony. Overall, patient was medically treated subconjunctival vancomycin, gentamicin and moxifloxacin drops. Trabeculectomy revision was performed with good visual outcome. Bacterial cultures grew Capnocytophaga canimorsus. Conclusions We discuss the strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and common risk factors for ocular Capnocytophaga infections. At-risk patients with ocular infections should be asked about close contact with dogs and cats; and treated promptly with the proper antibiotic regimen. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a59fce9e09d346f88b76a3cf5e0d4c652022-12-21T20:18:15ZengBMCBMC Ophthalmology1471-24152021-01-012111510.1186/s12886-021-01823-8Capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis: case report and review of literatureMichael C. Yang0John Ling1Sameh Mosaed2Department of Ophthalmology, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of CaliforniaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of CaliforniaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of CaliforniaAbstract Background Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a facultative anaerobic, slow-growing, capnophilic, Gram-negative bacillus, that is commonly found in the microflora of canine and feline oral cavities. Capnocytophaga infections are an emerging zoonotic disease that can cause fatal systemic infections in immunocompromised individuals. Localized ocular Capnocytophaga infections, including keratitis, blepharitis, and endophthalmitis, can lead to severe eye threatening situations. To our knowledge, there is currently no documented case of Capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis with bleb perforation after trabeculectomy. Case presentation Our case report and literature review features a novel case of Capnocytophaga blebitis that occurred after trabeculectomy, associated with close dog contact (i.e. face licking). The patient had underwent trabeculectomy 10 years prior and presented with conjunctival injection, perforated bleb, and hypotony. Overall, patient was medically treated subconjunctival vancomycin, gentamicin and moxifloxacin drops. Trabeculectomy revision was performed with good visual outcome. Bacterial cultures grew Capnocytophaga canimorsus. Conclusions We discuss the strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and common risk factors for ocular Capnocytophaga infections. At-risk patients with ocular infections should be asked about close contact with dogs and cats; and treated promptly with the proper antibiotic regimen.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-01823-8Capnocytophaga canimorsusBlebitisTrabeculectomyBleb perforationBleb-associated infectionsCase report |
| spellingShingle | Michael C. Yang John Ling Sameh Mosaed Capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis: case report and review of literature BMC Ophthalmology Capnocytophaga canimorsus Blebitis Trabeculectomy Bleb perforation Bleb-associated infections Case report |
| title | Capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis: case report and review of literature |
| title_full | Capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis: case report and review of literature |
| title_fullStr | Capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis: case report and review of literature |
| title_full_unstemmed | Capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis: case report and review of literature |
| title_short | Capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis: case report and review of literature |
| title_sort | capnocytophaga canimorsus blebitis case report and review of literature |
| topic | Capnocytophaga canimorsus Blebitis Trabeculectomy Bleb perforation Bleb-associated infections Case report |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-01823-8 |
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