Vibrio cholerae non-O1 - the first reported case of keratitis in a healthy patient.
Wei-Dar ChenLi-Ju LaiWei-Hsiu HsuTsung-Yu HuangPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2019)
This is the first case report of keratitis caused by V. cholerae non-O1 strain. Ocular injury by marine creatures and contaminated seawater can contribute to severe corneal ulcer. Early diagnosis can be achieved by meticulous history taking and a comprehensive laboratory workup. Simultaneously, an effective antibiotic therapy can lead to a positive outcome.