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Diagnosis of Fungal Keratitis in Low-Income Countries: Evaluation of Smear Microscopy, Culture, and In Vivo Confocal Microscopy in Nepal [PDF]

, 2022
Clinically diagnosing fungal keratitis (FK) is challenging; diagnosis can be assisted by investigations including in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM), smear microscopy, and culture. The aim of this study was to estimate the sensitivity in detecting fungal
David Macleod, Simon Arunga, Astrid Leck, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Abhishek Roshan, Leck, Astrid, Reena Yadav, Pankaj Chaudhary, Yadav, Reena, Hu, Victor H., Victor H. Hu, Sandip Das Sanyam, Arunga, Simon, Jeremy J. Hoffman, Sanyam, Sandip Das, Burton, Matthew J, Roshan, Abhishek, Hu, Victor H, Matthew J. Burton, Burton, Matthew J., Hoffman, Jeremy J., Hoffman, Jeremy J, Chaudhary, Pankaj, Singh, Sanjay Kumar, Macleod, David   +24 more
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Predictors of outcome in fungal keratitis [PDF]

Eye, 2012
To analyse predictors of clinical outcome in fungal keratitis.Data was collected during a prospective, randomized, controlled, double-masked clinical trial of treatment for fungal keratitis. Clinical features at presentation and demographics were collected at the enrollment visit for all patients. Pre-specified clinical outcomes included 3-month visual
Prajna, N Venkatesh, Krishnan, T, Mascarenhas, J, Srinivasan, M, Oldenburg, CE, Toutain-Kidd, CM, Sy, A, McLeod, SD, Zegans, ME, Acharya, NR, Lietman, TM, Porco, TC   +11 more
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Fungal keratitis caused by Didymella gardeniae (formerly Phoma gardeniae) successfully treated with topical voriconazole and miconazole

Medical Mycology Case Reports, 2019
Fungal keratitis by Phoma species is rare, and little information has been accumulated. We report a case of keratitis caused by Didymella gardeniae, formerly known as P. gardeniae.
Tomoko Miyakubo, Daisuke Todokoro, Koichi Makimura, Hideo Akiyama   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Keratomycosis: Etiology, Risk Factors and Differential Diagnosis- A Mini Review on Trichophyton spp. [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
Fungal keratitis is an infectious disease of the cornea. Lack of suspicion and delayed diagnosis herald the onset of complications often leading to permanent loss of vision or worse, enucleation.
Yukti Sharma, Sanjay Jain, Jayachandran
doaj   +1 more source

Antibiotics in Veterinary Ophthalmology: Resistance, Stewardship, and Emerging Antibiotic‐Sparing Strategies

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 4, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing challenge in veterinary ophthalmology, particularly in cases of bacterial keratitis, where progressive stromal infection can threaten vision and globe integrity within hours to days. This review synthesizes current evidence on pathogen distribution, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, multidrug ...
Lionel Sebbag, Oren Pe'er
wiley   +1 more source

Phage Therapy as an Alternative Strategy Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Narrative Review of Preclinical and Clinical Evidence

MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026.
Phage therapy shows promising efficacy against MDR, XDR, and PDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections across different models and administration routes. Evidence highlights reduced mortality, bacterial clearance, and synergy with antibiotics, while emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and advanced delivery systems to support clinical ...
Gustavo Aparecido da Cunha, Raine Piva Amaral, Ana Luisa Cauvila dos Santos, Bárbara Rafaela Ferreira Aio, Maria Fernanda Romboli Durante, Luiz Cosme Cotta Malaquias, Gabriel Magno de Freitas Almeida, Luiz Felipe Leomil Coelho   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expression of cytokines in aqueous humor from fungal keratitis patients

BMC Ophthalmology, 2018
Background Although a series of reports on corneal fungal infection have been published, studies on pathogenic mechanisms and inflammation-associated cytokines remain limited.
Yingnan Zhang, Qingfeng Liang, Yang Liu, Zhiqiang Pan, Christophe Baudouin, Antoine Labbé, Qingxian Lu   +6 more
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Foot Fusarium Infection Confirmed by Molecular Identification: A Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Fusarium spp. are opportunistic fungal pathogens, with an increasing incidence of infection observed in immunocompromised populations. Due to the non‐specific clinical manifestations of cutaneous Fusarium infections, they are often misdiagnosed or overlooked.
Yulin Wang, Danyue He, Jie Hu, Qi Zhao, Ruyi Wang, Yiyang Hu, Jia Cai, Xiangning Li, Lili Tang, Xing Fan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bacterial and Fungal Keratitis: A Retrospective Analysis at a University Hospital in Switzerland.

, 2019
BACKGROUND Infectious keratitis is a serious corneal disease and may lead to permanent visual deterioration if not treated rapidly and effectively.
Seiler, Günter Theodor Michael, Zimmerli, Stefan, Früh Epstein, Beatrice, Bograd, Alexandra, Droz, Sara Christine, Tappeiner, Christoph   +5 more
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Glanders: Past, Present and Future of a Neglected Zoonosis as a Threat in Veterinary and Human Health

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
This review displays a comprehensive overview of glanders, including aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, control strategies and ongoing eradication programs. It has also reviewed differential diagnosis and treatment both in animals and humans as well as organism's antimicrobial properties.
Yahya Kanani, Ahmad Oryan, Abdollah Derakhshandeh   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source