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Medical interventions for fungal keratitis [PDF]
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2003 Fungal keratitis is a fungal infection of the cornea. It is common in lower income countries, particularly in agricultural areas but relatively uncommon in higher income countries. Although there are medications available, their effectiveness is unclear.To assess the effects of different antifungal drugs in the management of fungal keratitis.We ...
NV FlorCruz, Ildefonso V Peczon
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Clinical Ophthalmology, 2011 Sonal S TuliUniversity of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA 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 ...
Sonal S Tuli
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NPG Asia Materials, 2023 Fungal keratitis is challenging to diagnose and treat and remains a significant cause of blindness worldwide. The easiest and most common method of drug delivery for patients with fungal keratitis is eye drop administration.
Panhong Niu +5 more
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Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2021 ObjectivesThis study aims to provide an overview of the prevalence, distribution, and causative agents of fungal keratitis.MethodsAll the articles with data on the prevalence of fungal keratitis among various patient groups from January 1, 1990 to May 27,
Kazem Ahmadikia +9 more
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Evaluation of the potential for diagnosis of fungal keratitis using a Fusarium-specific antibody [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe increasing number of contact lens users correlates with a rise in the incidence of fungal keratitis. Fungal keratitis can lead to blindness if not treated promptly, and its early symptoms are similar to those of bacterial and amoebic keratitis ...
Hye-Jeong Jo +5 more
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Clinical Ophthalmology, 2010 Thomas F Mauger, Rebecca Ann Kuennen, Reynell Harder Smith, William SawyerDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAPurpose: The purpose of this study is to describe the diagnosis, course, and outcome of a case of ...
Thomas F Mauger +3 more
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The role of PPAR in fungal keratitis. [PDF]
Front ImmunolThe treatment of fungal keratitis(FK) remains challenging due to delayed fungal detection and the limited effectiveness of antifungal drugs. Fungal infection can activate both innate and adaptive immune responses in the cornea. Fungi stimulate the production of oxidative stress-related biomarkers and mediate the infiltration of neutrophils, macrophages,
Zhou H, Zhang H, Bi M, Zhang W.
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Recent Perspectives in the Management of Fungal Keratitis [PDF]
Journal of Fungi, 2021 Mycotic keratitis is common in warm, humid regions with a varying profile of pathogenic fungi according to geographical origin, socioeconomic status, and climatic condition. Clinical diagnosis can be challenging in difficult cases and those refractory to
Nimmy Raj +5 more
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Analysis of differentially expressed genes in bacterial and fungal keratitis
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 Purpose: This study was aimed at identifying differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in bacterial and fungal keratitis. The candidate genes can be selected and quantified to distinguish between causative agents of infectious keratitis to improve ...
Rui Tian +5 more
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Immunologic mechanism of fungal keratitis.
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 Fungal keratitis (FK) is a refractory disease that poses a serious threat to vision, with common risk factors like eye trauma, contact lens wearing, topical corticosteroids and antibiotic abuse. Nowadays, topical and systemic anti-fungal drugs and ocular
Ruibo Yang +8 more
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