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Fungal Infections of the Eye

Current Clinical Microbiology Reports, 2020
World-wide, ocular fungal infections (ophthalmic mycoses) are important causes of morbidity and blindness (or even life-threatening infections). There is a need to bring together a concise review covering the many recent advances and reports, as well as data from excellent studies carried out during the last decade.
Ram Rammohan, Vishwanathaiah Suneetha, Sagnik Sen, Gunasekaran Rameshkumar, Prajna Lalitha   +4 more
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Fungal eye infections

2018
Abstract Mycotic keratitis is a fungal infection of the cornea that leads to severe, painful ulceration and loss of vision, and is a major cause of blindness worldwide, particularly in the developing world. Major risk factors for mycotic keratitis include ocular trauma and contact lens use.
Heather L. Clark, Eric Pearlman
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Colletotrichum keratitis: A rare yet important fungal infection of human eyes

Mycoses, 2020
SummaryBackgroundColletotrichum is a rare cause of human infection. Previous reports about Colletotrichum keratitis were limited, and most diagnoses from past reports were based on morphological distinction, which could have led to underestimation of the prevalence of Colletotrichum species.ObjectiveWe reported phylogenetic analysis, clinical feature ...
Ning Hung, Ching‐Hsi Hsiao, Ching‐Sheng Yang, Hsin‐Chiung Lin, Lung‐Kun Yeh, Yun‐Chen Fan, Pei‐Lun Sun   +6 more
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Invasive Fungal Infection of The Eye Thought to be Tuberculosis: A Case Report

Exclusive Real World Evidence Journal, 2022
Invasive fungal infections are rare in children and are even more rare in immunocompetent children. Invasive fungal infections can masquerade as other granulomatous diseases like Tuberculosis, which is highly prevalent in India. We herewith report one such case of a 6-year-old boy with swelling over the right orbit diagnosed as Extra-Pulmonary ...
Shaik Mohammed Munthakheem, Bhuvaneshwar US, Dathathri HA, Parvathi TH, Lakshman K   +4 more
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A Proposed Diagnostic Algorithm for Fungal Orbital Infections after 20 Years of Experience in a Tertiary Eye Care Center– Egypt

Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 2021
Medical Records of cases with orbital fungal infection from January 2000 to December 2019 were reviewed.The study included 45 patients. Mucormycosis was proven in 32 (71.1%) and aspergillosis in 13 (28.9%) patients. Thirty-five (77.8%) patients had predisposing factors mainly uncontrolled diabetes.
Mohamed Ashraf Eldesouky, Hazem A. Elbedewy   +1 more
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Colletotrichum Keratitis: An Important Fungal Infection of Nine Human Eyes

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Colletotrichum is a relatively uncommon cause of human infection. Previous findings on Colletotrichum keratitis were scarce, and most diagnoses were based on morphological distinction, perhaps underestimating the incidence of Colletotrichum species. This research describes the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of 9 cases of Colletotrichum
Wei, Wang, Hongya, Gong, Xiaoxuan, Yang, Lingjuan, Xu, Xiaoyu, Huang, Guanyu, Su, Yongyao, Tan, Bihui, Jing, Zhifen, Zheng, Zhongju, Chen, Ping, Wang, Guigang, Li   +11 more
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Voriconazole in the treatment of fungal eye infections: a review of current literature

British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2008
Voriconazole has an important role to play in the prophylaxis and management of fungal endophthalmitis and keratitis. New-generation triazoles, including voriconazole, posaconazole and ravuconazole, have been shown in laboratory studies and clinical experience to have very good safety profiles with few side effects.
S M, Hariprasad, W F, Mieler, T K, Lin, W E, Sponsel, J R, Graybill   +4 more
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Sociodemographic Distribution of Bacterial and Fungal External Eye Infections Among Children Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast, Nigeria

International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2023
This study which is a prospective cross-sectional survey ascertained the distribution of bacterial and fungal external eye infections among children attending the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Imo State, Southeast Nigeria. Owerri comprises Owerri Municipal, Owerri West and Owerri North Local Government Areas.
Chukwuoha Chigozie Mary, Dongo John Adele, Esenwah Emmanuel Chukwudi   +2 more
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Fungal Eye Infections: New Hosts, Novel Emerging Pathogens but No New Treatments?

Current Fungal Infection Reports, 2018
We sought to explore the current incidence and associated risk factors associated with fungal eye infections. We also reviewed new diagnostic strategies and recent clinical studies exploring the use of topical and oral antifungal agents. Incidence and associated risks continue to vary with geographic region, and access to timely healthcare.
Christina C. Chang, Sharon C-A Chen
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Fungal infection of the eyes of the snake Epicrates chenchria maurus: Enucleation under Halothane narcosis

Journal of Small Animal Practice, 1973
ABSTRACTIn a rainbow boa (Epicrates chenchria maurus) an affection of the spectacle of the eyes caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum is described for the first time. Enucleation was performed under premedication of Hypnodil and inhalation anesthesia with tracheal intubation, using Halothane.Résumé.
P, Zwart, M A, Verwer, G A, De Vries, E J, Hermanides-Nijhof EJ+HERMANIDESAANIJHOF, H W, De Vries HW+DEVRIES   +4 more
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