Endogenous endophthalmitis due to Staphylococcus aureus in a lactating woman

Abstract

Endogenous endophthalmitis (EE) is a rare but fulminant intraocular infection that needs prompt recognition and management. Bacteria are the commonest causative organisms and they may colonize the eye secondary to hematogenous spread from a focus anywhere in the body. EE in the peripartum period is an infrequent occurrence with no cases reported to occur secondary to a peurperal mastitis. We report a case of EE due to Staphylococcus aureous in a lactating female and describe its clinical presentation and management.

Keywords

• bacterial endophthalmitis
• endogenous endophthalmitis
• lactation mastitis
• staphylococcus aureus