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Fungal keratitis
CLINICAL QUESTION What is the most appropriate management of fungal keratitis? RESULTS Traditionally, topical Natamycin is the most commonly used medication for filamentous fungi while Amphotericin B is most commonly used for yeast. Voriconazole is rapidly becoming the drug of choice for all fungal keratitis because of its wide spectrum of coverage and increased penetration into the cornea. ...
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Throughout the world, fungal keratitis is a leading cause of ocular morbidity. The purpose of this review is to discuss the recently published literature in relation to the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and therapy of fungal keratitis. RECENT FINDINGS Globally, the incidence of keratomycoses and systemic mycoses is rising. Current therapies are often ineffective. Ongoin...
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Microbial keratitis caused by more than one microorganism is rare. It may occur as a coinfection or as a secondary infection superimposed with an existent microorganism. [1] Both infectious and immune mechanisms are implicated in microbial keratitis. Herein, we report an unusual clinical case of viral and fungal mixed infection. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient. A 31‑year‑...
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Fungal keratitis is a fungal infection of the cornea. It primarily affects the corneal epithelium and stroma, although the endothelium and anterior chamber of the eye may get involved in more severe disease. Fungal keratitis remains a diagnostic and therapeutic problem for ophthalmic clinicians because these fungal infections of the cornea frequently result in corneal melting, visual impairment...
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Research becomes very significant and meaningful when it addresses a significant public health problem of a region. Fungal keratitis is a serious problem affecting the agrarian poor and hence requires attention from public health specialists. The approach to a public health issue should focus not only on treatment but also prevention or at least show a significant thrust to reduce the morbidity...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medical Journal Armed Forces India
سال: 1998
ISSN: 0377-1237
DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(17)30556-7