Abstract
Nocardial necrotizing scleritis is uncommon, but potentially sight threatening. We report the occurrence of necrotizing scleritis in a 58-year- old farm worker after he sustained trauma with vegetable matter. Microbiological studies isolated Nocardia asteroides, sensitive only to cefazolin. Clinically the patient responded well to this drug, attaining a final visual acuity of 20/40, with complete resolution of the scleritis. Early isolation and testing for antibiotic sensitivity were responsible for the successful management of this patient.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 274-276 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Cornea |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1994 |
Keywords
- Cefazolin
- Infection
- Nocardia
- Scleritis
- Trauma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology