Staphylococcus cohnii Causing a Latent Endophthalmitis: A Case Report

Conclusion and Importance: Staphylococcus cohnii should be considered in cases of latent endophthalmitis. Staphylococcus cohnii is a gram-positive coagulase-negative bacterium that produces biofilm. Biofilm can promote adherence to implants leading to failure of therapy.

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Main Authors: Hassan Javed Ahmed, Christos Christakopoulos, Steffen Heegaard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/crop/7433713
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Summary:Conclusion and Importance: Staphylococcus cohnii should be considered in cases of latent endophthalmitis. Staphylococcus cohnii is a gram-positive coagulase-negative bacterium that produces biofilm. Biofilm can promote adherence to implants leading to failure of therapy.
ISSN:2090-6730