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Acanthamoeba and Pseudomonas Co-infection after Cataract Surgery
Abstract
Background:
We report a case of endophthalmitis secondary to a co-infection with Acanthamoeba and Pseudomonas aeruginosa post-cataract surgery in a peripheral hospital in Lebanon.
Case Presentation:
The patient presented to our department after having a phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation at a peripheral hospital.
Case Study:
Proper management and interventions were made to salvage the eye.
Conclusion:
To our knowledge, the literature has no prior cases of endophthalmitis with such a co-infection.