Corneal Ulcer Caused by Pseudomonas pseudomallei: Report of Three Cases

Somnuk Siripanthong; S. Teerapantuwat; W. Prugsanusak; Yupin Suputtamongkol; P. Viriyasithavat; Wipada Chaowagul; David A. B. Dance; Sir Nicholas White

doi:10.1093/clinids/13.2.335

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We report three cases of corneal ulcer caused by Pseudomonas pseudomallei. In all cases corneal trauma preceded the development of extensive ulcers, subconjunctival abscesses, and hypopyon. Treatment for a total of 8 weeks with topical and/or parenteral ceftazidime followed by amoxicillin-clavulanic acid produced resolution of infection in each case.

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