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Comparison of Mycotic Keratitis with Nonmycotic Keratitis: An Epidemiological Study [PDF]

Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Purpose. This work aims to study the problems encountered with and the different epidemiological features of patients with fungal keratitis. Patients and Methods.
Mohammad M. Khater, Nehal S. Shehab, Anwar S. El-Badry   +2 more
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Mycotic Keratitis in a Tertiary Hospital in Northeastern Malaysia [PDF]

Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, 2020
Objectives:To identify the clinical profile, etiology, and outcome of culture-positive mycotic keratitis in a tertiary referral centre in the northeastern part of Malaysia.Materials and Methods:A retrospective review of all patients with culture-positive
Siva Chitamparam, Thiam-Hou Lim, Evelyn Tai, Mohtar Ibrahim   +3 more
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Recent advances in diagnosis and management of Mycotic Keratitis [PDF]

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016
Mycotic keratitis is a major cause of corneal blindness, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. The prognosis is markedly worse compared to bacterial keratitis.
Prafulla K Maharana, Namrata Sharma, Ritu Nagpal, Vishal Jhanji, Sujata Das, Rasik B Vajpayee   +5 more
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Overview of Mycotic Keratitis. [PDF]

Cornea
Abstract: Keratomycosis is a serious corneal infection associated with high ocular morbidity that can lead to severe vision loss. It is estimated to affect more than 1 million patients annually, most commonly occurring in tropical climates, and represents a growing threat to patients worldwide.
Arboleda A, Ta CN.
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Local Activation of the Alternative Pathway of Complement System in Mycotic Keratitis Patient Tear [PDF]

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020
Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium solani are the predominant causative agents of mycotic keratitis in the tropical part of the world. Tear proteins play a major role in the innate immune response against these fungal infections as has been shown by the ...
Mohammed Razeeth Shait Mohammed, Sandhya Krishnan, Rabbind Singh Amrathlal, Jeya Maheshwari Jayapal, Venkatesh Prajna Namperumalsamy, Lalitha Prajna, Dharmalingam Kuppamuthu   +6 more
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Argon laser photocoagulation versus intrastromal voriconazole injection in treatment of mycotic keratitis [PDF]

International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016
AIM: To compare argon laser photocoagulation and intrastromal injection of voriconazole as adjunctive treatment modalities in cases of resistant mycotic corneal ulcers.
Mohammad M. Khater, Mohammad S. El-Shorbagy, Adel A. Selima   +2 more
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Mycotic Keratitis—A Global Threat from the Filamentous Fungi [PDF]

Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland), 2021
Astrid Leck, Jeremy Hoffman, Matthew Burton   +2 more
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Mycotic keratitis due to Aspergillus nomius. [PDF]

J Clin Microbiol, 2009
ABSTRACT We report the first known case of fungal keratitis caused by Aspergillus nomius. Ocular injury was known as a predisposing factor. The patient was treated with natamycin and econazole eye drops, itraconazole eye ointment, and oral ketoconazole.
Manikandan P, Varga J, Kocsubé S, Samson RA, Anita R, Revathi R, Dóczi I, Németh TM, Narendran V, Vágvölgyi C, Manoharan C, Kredics L.   +11 more
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Clinical Characteristics and Outcome Predictors in Microbiologically Proven Mycotic Keratitis [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021
Introduction: Mycotic keratitis is a major cause of monocular blindness in tropical and subtropical climates. The difficulty to differentiate mycotic keratitis (fungal keratitis) from other causes, limited availability of antifungal agents, their poor
Bini Sukumaran Thulasi, Mini Mathew
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Evolving nanotechnological trends in the management of mycotic keratitis [PDF]

IET Nanobiotechnology, 2019
Indarchand Gupta, Mahendra Rai, Avinash Ingle   +2 more
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