Mycobacterium manitobense masquerading as corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum in a case of postcataract surgery endophthalmitis

Conclusion: Although known to be an organism causing soft-tissue infections, M. manitobense can also cause postsurgical endophthalmitis. The diagnosis can be confused with Corynebacterium sp. on smear and culture. Subsequent DNA sequencing of the culture provides definite identification of the organism.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research