Abstract
Abstract Gordonia bronchialis is an aerobic actinomycetes that rarely causes infections in humans. Few reports describe Gordonia spp. causing eye-related infections. We report a case of chronic infectious endophthalmitis in Oregon, USA, associated with infection by G. bronchialis.
Highlights
Gordonia bronchialis is an aerobic actinomycetes that rarely causes infections in humans
We report a case of chronic infectious endophthalmitis caused by infection with G. bronchialis
A 63-year-old woman was referred to a uveitis service in Portland, Oregon, USA, because of a 10-month history of decreased vision in the left eye caused by 3 recurrences of anterior and intermediate uveitis that was refractory to topical corticosteroids
Summary
Gordonia bronchialis is an aerobic actinomycetes that rarely causes infections in humans. Gordonia bronchialis is an aerobic bacteria that rarely causes infections in humans. A 63-year-old woman was referred to a uveitis service in Portland, Oregon, USA, because of a 10-month history of decreased vision in the left eye caused by 3 recurrences of anterior and intermediate uveitis that was refractory to topical corticosteroids. Her ocular history included cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants placed bilaterally 2.5 years before symptom onset.
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