A Case Report of Gemella haemolysans Keratitis After Refractive Surgery

Abstract

Purpose: Systematic review of Gemella haemolysans infection associated with ophthalmology, and to summarize the clinical characteristics of Gemellahaemolysans keratitis after refractive surgery. Methods: Case report and literature review. Results: We report an 18-year-old man who developed corneal infection after Trans-PRK, and the culture results of lesion specimens confirmed G. haemolysans keratitis. He was treated with fortified topical antibiotics, and clinical improvement was noted shortly after treatment. Resolution of keratitis was achieved at 1 month. Then, a systematic review of the reported cases of ocular G. haemolysans infection was conducted. We summarized clinical manifestations of G. haemolysans infection in cornea. Conclusion:We reported a case of G. haemolysans keratitis infection after refractive surgery, and reviewed the literature of ocular G. haemolysans infection.

Gemella haemolysans Native Valve Endocarditis

“…According to a retrospective study, G. haemolysans has been identified as a pathogen in infective endocarditis, osteomyelitis, spondylodiscitis, liver abscess, keratitis, meningitis, and bacteremia. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9] As for Gemella infective endocarditis, the predisposing factors include underlying mitral or aortic valve disease, previous mechanical valvular replacements, poor dental hygiene, dental procedures, intravenous drug use, and colon malignancies. The majority of cases reported are left-sided endocarditis and more likely to involve the aortic valve than the mitral valve.…”