Capnocytophaga ochracea chronic blepharoconjunctivitis

D. Wasserman, P. A. Asbell, A. J. Friedman, E. J. Bottone

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Abstract

A 70-year-old woman presented with a 10-month history of chronic blepharoconjunctivitis that had been unresponsive to multiple methods of treatment. The patient was not immunocompromised and had no history of corneal disease, ocular trauma, or lacrimal duct obstruction. Gram and Giemsa staining of conjunctival smears resulted in visualization of slender, fusiform bacilli. Culture of conjunctival scrapings led to the recovery of a fastidious isolate identified as Capnocytophaga ochracea. The same microorganism was also recovered from cultures of the patient's gingiva. The blepharoconjunctivitis responded well to treatment with fortified cefazolin eye drops. Awareness of this easily overlooked bacterial species should prompt the use of smear and cultural techniques.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)533-535
Number of pages3
JournalCornea
Volume14
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995

Keywords

  • Blepharoconjunctivitis
  • Capnocytophaga ochracea
  • Cefazolin

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