Aeromonas Veronii -Associated Endogenous Endophthalmitis: a Case Report

Background Aeromonas veronii is a very rare and highly pathogenic microorganism. We investigate the clinical characteristics and significance of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Aeromonas veronii in our patient. Case presentation A 30-year-old Asian women with systemic lupus erythematosus, uremia, and hypertension developed acute infectious endophthalmitis caused by Aeromonas veronii . After emergency vitrectomy and antibiotic therapy, the clinical condition worsened requiring enucleation. Conclusions Aeromonas veronii can cause infection in the human eye, which can manifest as acute endophthalmitis. Early diagnosis and targeted therapy are important for successful treatment.