Presumed acute suppurative bacterial dacryoadenitis with concurrent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection

Acute suppurative bacterial dacryoadenitis (ASBD) was not reported to occur following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. We are presenting a unique case of concurrent presumed ASBD with SARS-CoV-2 infection. A 23-year-old previously healthy male presented with ri...

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Published in:Saudi journal of ophthalmology 2021-07, Vol.35 (3), p.266-268
Main Authors: Almater, Abdullah, Malaikah, Rawan, Alzahrani, Saeed, Al-Faky, Yasser
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Language:English
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Summary:Acute suppurative bacterial dacryoadenitis (ASBD) was not reported to occur following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. We are presenting a unique case of concurrent presumed ASBD with SARS-CoV-2 infection. A 23-year-old previously healthy male presented with right upper eyelid swelling and pain over the lacrimal gland area for 3 days. Before his visit, the patient was tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection after experiencing mild flu-like symptoms, despite being vaccinated 2 months ago. He was found to have clinical and radiological features highly suggestive of ASBD with concurrent SARS-CoV-2 infection. He was admitted and initiated on systemic and topical antibiotic, followed by incision and drainage of an abscess collection. The patient showed dramatic clinical improvement with no recurrent signs of infection during the follow-up period. This acute dacryoadenitis is presumed to represent a secondary bacterial infection possibly aided by immune-related factors that may coexist in SARS-CoV-2-positive patients.
ISSN:1319-4534
2542-6680
DOI:10.4103/SJOPT.SJOPT_277_21