Serratia Marcescens Endophthalmitis and Bacteraemia following Complicated Cataract Surgery

ABSTRACT

A 93-year-old male presented with left eye pain, fever and loss of vision two days after complicated cataract surgery. A diagnosis of Serratia marcescens endophthalmitis and systemic bacteremia was made after the organism was identified on vitreous and peripheral blood cultures. This case demonstrates that an aggressive intraocular infection can lead to bacteremia

KEYWORDS:

• Serratia marcescens
• endophthalmitis
• exogenous
• bacteraemia

Acknowledgments

Salvin Singh (Technical Specialist, ADHB).

The ADHB Research Office confirmed that ethics approval was not required, and the patient’s approval was obtained to publish the case report.

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article.