Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis |
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| Authors: | Peter Richardson FRACO Geoffrey J. Crawford FRACO David W. Smith FRCPA Colin P. Xanthis BApSci |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Perth Hospital and Lions Eye Institute, Western Australia;Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Perth Hospital and Lions Eye Institute, Western Australia;Department of Microbiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia;Department of Microbiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia |
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| Abstract: | ![]()
A case of Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis is described. As with any infective keratitis, appropriate treatment depends upon rapid and accurate microbiological assessment of corneal scraping. Acid-fast stains such as Ziehl-Nielson should be performed, particularly in chronic corneal ulcers, as only these stains will distinguish mycobacteria from the more common diphtheroid organisms. The mycobacterium chelonae organism was sensitive only to tetracyclines. |
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| Keywords: | Infective keratitis Mycobacterium chelonae. |
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