Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	67325
Country	South Korea

Category	Ophthalmology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Delayed-onset endophthalmitis associated with Achromobacter species developed in acute form several months after cataract surgery: Three case reports
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Tae-Hoon Kim, Sang-Joon Lee and Ki-Yup Nam
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Ki-Yup Nam, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Chungnam National Univeristy, College of Medicine, 266 Munhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon 35015, South Korea. oksnam1231@daum.net
Key Words	Achromobacter species; Chronic endophthalmitis; Postoperative endophthalmitis; Case report
Core Tip	Postoperative Achromobacter species endophthalmitis is rare, and it was reported that surgical treatment with intraocular lens (IOL) removal was necessary for the treatment. We experienced three cases of a very rare and unique form of Achromobacter species endophthalmitis which appeared in an acute presentation and developed more than several months after cataract surgery. Early vitrectomy with antibiotics treatment including ceftazidime resulted in a favorable prognosis. There was no need to remove the IOL unlike in previous reports. In cases of delayed onset of postoperative endophthalmitis in the acute form, Achromobacter species has to be considered as the causative strain. In these cases, the IOL removal may not be needed.
Citation	Kim TH, Lee SJ, Nam KY. Delayed-onset endophthalmitis associated with Achromobacter species developed in acute form several months after cataract surgery: Three case reports. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(19): 6496-6500

Received	2021-05-06 06:38
Peer-Review Started	2021-05-06 06:38
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2021-10-16 21:19
Revised	2021-10-26 12:24
Second Decision	2022-05-07 07:56
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2022-05-08 07:09
Articles in Press	2022-05-08 07:09
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2022-04-22 19:36
Typeset the Manuscript	2022-05-23 02:38

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