Delayed fungal endophthalmitis secondary to Curvularia
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Delayed fungal endophthalmitis secondary to Curvularia
Purpose To describe a case of fungal endophthalmitis secondary to Curvularia after cataract surgery. Observations This case showed delayed and recalcitrant fungal endophthalmitis secondary to Curvularia despite treatment with pars plana vitrectomy, intravitreal antifungal therapy, and systemic antifungals. Conclusions and importance Curvularia-associated endophthalmitis should be considered...
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2451-9936
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2016.05.001