Capnocytophaga canimorsus endophthalmitis after cataract surgery linked to salivary dog-to-human transmission

Conclusion: Although very rare, this complication suggests that patients undergoing ocular surgery should avoid contact with salivary secretions of pets during the early postoperative period. Diagnostic broad-range bacterial polymerase chain reaction is useful to detect unconventional or slow-growing agents in vitreous samples.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research