A Tale of Multidrug-resistant Bug in a Term Baby
Abstract
Endophthalmitis is a purulent inflammation of the intraocular fluids, usually due to infection. Endogenous endophthalmitis originates from the sources within the body. We present a case of endogenous endophthalmitis in a 3-day-old term baby who presented with a swelling in the left eye and redness, sticky discharge, and hazy yellow cornea on day 2 of life along with a history of fever. She underwent left eye vitrectomy. Vitreous biopsy, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid cultures showed multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae , and the diagnosis of endogenous endophthalmitis was made. In the present case, we highlight the importance of detailed history taking and the possible causes of endophthalmitis in a full-term neonate.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ocular Infections and Treatments
Neonatal and Maternal Infections
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
- Volume
- 36
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 55–57
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN