Epidemiology of Fungal Keratitis
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چکیده
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 and devastating ocular damage if they are not diagnosed early and treated promptly and effectively. Hence there is a need for more sensitive and specific diagnostic methods for early detection of fungal keratitis. Also effective antifungal agents with good corneal tissue penetration are desired for improved clinical outcomes.
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