Bacterial keratitis caused by Kocuria varians: a case report
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چکیده
The purpose of this paper is to report a rare case bacterial keratitis caused by the non-pathogenic Kocuria varians. reported exemplifies development severe following corneal microtrauma induced or potentially pathogenic species. We cause varians in review national and foreign literature. Examination microbiota determination its spectrum sensitivity antibiotics, if performed early, will facilitate administration adequate treatment prevention complications lesions.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of ophthalmology
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2412-8740']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31288/oftalmolzh202337173