Abstract
Purpose:
We report a case of keratitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae involving daily wear contact lens use.
Methods:
After positive cultures from corneal scrapings and contact lenses, the patient was diagnosed with Haemophilus influenzae keratitis.
Results:
After 16 days of treatment with topical ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim sulfate-polymyxin B sulfate, the keratitis resolved.
Conclusions:
Cultures will help identify rare corneal pathogens such as Haemophilus influenzae and help in directing appropriate treatment.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
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Contact Lenses / adverse effects*
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Cornea / microbiology
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Corneal Ulcer / drug therapy
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Corneal Ulcer / microbiology*
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / etiology*
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Haemophilus Infections / drug therapy
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Haemophilus Infections / etiology*
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Haemophilus influenzae / isolation & purification*
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Humans
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Male
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Polymyxin B / therapeutic use
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Trimethoprim / therapeutic use
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Visual Acuity
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Ciprofloxacin
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Trimethoprim
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Polymyxin B