Lacrimal canaliculitis caused by Fusobacterium periodonticum: A rare clinical encounter

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

Abstract

Lacrimal canaliculitis is an infection of the lacrimal canaliculus, often caused by bacteria, including species of Actinomyces. This report presents a unique instance of lacrimal canaliculitis instigated by the rare periodontal pathogen, Fusobacterium periodonticum, in a 49-year-old female homemaker. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented culture-confirmed case report of lacrimal canaliculitis associated with F. periodonticum.

DOI

10.1016/j.ijmmb.2025.101003

Publication Date

11-1-2025

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