Achromobacter xylosoxidans keratitis

Definition:

Achromobacter xylosoxidans is a gram-negative bacterium that belongs to the genus Alicaligenes. This organism can rarely cause keratitis in patients who had worn contact lenses.

References:

[1]. Abdalla Awadalla Ahmed, et al. Alcaligenes xylosoxidans contact lens-related keratitis--a case report and literature review. Eye Contact Lens. 2011 Nov;37(6):386-9. [Content Brief]

[2]. Jung Hyun Park, et al. Achromobacter xylosoxidans keratitis after contact lens usage. Korean J Ophthalmol. 2012 Feb;26(1):49-53. [Content Brief]

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