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  • Title: Streptococcus bovis causing perforating corneal ulcer.
    Author: Jain A, Desai RU, Jain R, Rachakonda L.
    Journal: Cornea; 2009 Jan; 28(1):120-1. PubMed ID: 19092424.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to report the first case of Streptococcus bovis causing a perforating corneal ulcer in a healthy adult. METHODS: Observational case report. RESULTS: A healthy 77-year-old man presented with rapidly progressing corneal ulcer, resulting in perforation within 4 days. Preoperative and operative cultures isolated the same organism, S. bovis, susceptible only to vancomycin and ceftriaxone. The patient underwent a successful corneal transplantation, with histopathology revealing full-thickness necrosis and scattered bacteria. CONCLUSIONS: Although a rare pathogen in ocular infections, we report a case of devastating corneal infection caused by S. bovis and highlight consideration of this pathogen in rapidly progressing corneal ulcers.
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