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Acanthamoeba Keratitis: 34-Year Epidemiological Profile. [PDF]

open access: yesAntibiotics (Basel)
AlEnezi SH   +12 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Fungal eye infections

open access: yes, 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
openaire   +2 more sources

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   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

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.
John R Graybill
exaly   +3 more sources

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   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Pharmacotherapy of fungal eye infections

Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2001
Fungal eye infections are rare. Trauma associated with contamination by vegetative material, contact lens wear and long term corticosteroid use are common risk factors. The aims of treatment are to preserve visual function, which depends on the rapid diagnosis and efficient administration of appropriate antifungal therapy.
B, Manzouri, G C, Vafidis, R K, Wyse
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