Endophthalmitis due to Williamsia muralis.

作者信息

Murray Ronan J, Aravena-Román Max, Kämpfer Peter

机构信息

Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, PathWest Laboratory Services, Royal Perth Hospital, Wellington St, Perth, WA 6000, Australia.

Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, PathWest Laboratory Services, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.

出版信息

J Med Microbiol. 2007 Oct;56(Pt 10):1410-1412. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.47270-0.

A case of endophthalmitis caused by Williamsia muralis is described. The infection occurred following a procedure known as intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection for the treatment of diabetic maculopathy. This is the first report of W. muralis as a causative agent of endophthalmitis.