Clinical Features, Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile, and Outcomes of Infectious Keratitis Caused by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, an uncommon cause of infectious keratitis, is difficult to treat because of its resistance to multiple antibiotics. The purpose of this study is to describe the clinical features, antibiotic susceptibility profile, and outcomes of S. maltophilia keratitis.

Methods

A retrospective review of records from 1987 to 2016 identified 26 eyes of 26 patients who were treated at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for an S. maltophilia corneal ulcer. Clinical data were analyzed as to predisposing factors, clinical presentation, antibiotic susceptibility, treatment selection, and clinical outcomes.

Results

Median age at presentation was 65 years (range, 16-98). Twelve patients were using topical corticosteroids, 8 patients had a history of penetr

SUBMITTER: Palioura S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5806132 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature