Dual Role of Cutibacterium acnes : Commensal Bacterium and Pathogen in Ocular Diseases

Microbiota present around the ocular surface, encompassing the eyelid skin, the conjunctival sac, and the meibomian glands, play a significant role in various inflammatory conditions associated with the ocular surface. ( ), formerly, , is one of the most predominant commensal bacteria and its relati...

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Published in:Microorganisms (Basel) 2024-08, Vol.12 (8), p.1649
Main Authors: Suzuki, Tomo, Kinoshita, Shigeru
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acne
Adults
Antimicrobial agents
Bacteria
Biofilms
Cataracts
commensal bacterium
Contact lenses
Cornea
Cutibacterium acnes
Endophthalmitis
Exocrine glands
Eye diseases
Eye surgery
Eyelid
Granuloma
Homeostasis
Immune response
Immunogenicity
Inflammation
Intraocular lenses
Keratitis
Lactoferrins
Lysozyme
meibomian gland
meibomitis
microbiome
Microbiota
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
Pathogens
Relative abundance
Sarcoidosis
Skin diseases
Tetracycline
Tetracyclines
Ulcers
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Summary:Microbiota present around the ocular surface, encompassing the eyelid skin, the conjunctival sac, and the meibomian glands, play a significant role in various inflammatory conditions associated with the ocular surface. ( ), formerly, , is one of the most predominant commensal bacteria and its relative abundance declines with aging. However, it can act as both an infectious and an immunogenic pathogen. As an infectious pathogen, has been reported to cause late onset endophthalmitis post-cataract surgery and infectious keratitis. On the other hand, it can trigger immune responses resulting in conditions such as phlyctenules in the cornea, chalazion in the meibomian glands, and granuloma formation in ocular sarcoidosis. This review explores the role of in ocular inflammation, specifically highlighting its implications for diagnosis and management.
ISSN:2076-2607
2076-2607
DOI:10.3390/microorganisms12081649