Orbital cellulitis caused by Acinetobacter baumannii: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Orbital cellulitis is an infectious inflammation posterior to the orbital septum, with bacterial infection standing out as the most common cause. Acinetobacter baumannii is an uncommon cause of this pathology. Case Presentation: This is a 54-year-old female who presented progressive right ocular pain and proptosis. She received treatment under hospitalization for a diagnosis of orbital cellulitis in a secondary health center, and after 20 days of hospitalization, she presented a torpid evolution, which resulted in referral to our center, where A. baumannii was detected in cultures. Discussion: The patient's hospitalization prior to admission to our center, associated with a history of diabetes mellitus, are the most important risk factors for this infection. Conclusion: A. baumannii, despite being an infrequent pathogen associated with orbital cellulitis, should not be excluded from the diagnosis considering the severity of the sequelae to which it is associated.