Severe Gemella haemolysans endophthalmitis following ranibizumab intravitreal injection

Abstract

Gemella haemolysans is a commensal of the upper respiratory tract that is rarely involved in ocular pathology. We present a unique case of endophthalmitis with negative cultures and positive 16s ribosomal ribonucleic acid gene sequencing showing G. haemolysans infection after an intravitreal ranibizumab injection for wet age-related macular degeneration.

Keywords

• Endophthalmitis
• Gemella haemolysans
• Gram-positive bacteria
• ranibizumab