A cluster of cases of Mycobacterium chelonei keratitis following penetrating keratoplasty

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2005 Mar;53(1):67-8. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.15292.

Abstract

Cluster infection with Mycobacterium chelonei following penetrating keratoplasty is described. All the donor eyes were harvested from the same collection centre. This underscores the importance of adherence to sterile protocols.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratitis / microbiology*
  • Keratitis / pathology
  • Keratoplasty, Penetrating / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous*
  • Mycobacterium chelonae*