Isolation of dacrocystitis causing bacteria among the patients of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

Introduction: Inflammation of the lacrimal sac, Dacryocystitisis one of the important causes of ocular morbidity in Indian subcontinent. Objective: To isolate and identify the aerobic bacterial pathogens associated with dacryocystitis and to determine their antibacterial sensitivity pattern. Materials and methods: A total of 304 individuals were included in the study. Blocked tissue / pus was collected and microbial analysis was done. Results: Infection rate was more in the female than male, statistically highly significant (p<0.0001). The culture positivity was 91% (277/304), infection rate was maximum at the age of 40 - 50 years {200/204, 98% (p<0.0001)}. In culture positive cases gram positive cocci is commonly isolated. Most of gram positive bacteria are sensitive to Chloramphenicol. Gram negative bacteria were sensitive to Gentamycin, Chlorampohenicol and Ciprofloxacin. Conclusion: Knowledge of the bacteriology of dacryocystitis and the susceptibility of the bacteria towards antibiotics helped the needy for proper treatment, so that time as well as money can be saved.