Neisseria gonorrhoeae as a Rare Cause of Preseptal Cellulitis

Sex Transm Dis. 2019 Dec;46(12):813-815. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001055.

Abstract

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a rare cause of preseptal cellulitis, but infections can be severe. Rapid diagnosis is critical and can be expedited by nucleic acid amplification tests. Contact isolation precautions are encouraged for hospitalized patients with gonococcal preseptal cellulitis and a prolonged course of antibiotics is recommended.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Gonorrhea / complications*
  • Gonorrhea / diagnosis*
  • Gonorrhea / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae / drug effects
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae / isolation & purification*
  • Orbital Cellulitis / diagnosis*
  • Orbital Cellulitis / drug therapy
  • Orbital Cellulitis / etiology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents