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Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2020 Introduction Fungal keratitis is a severe condition which may lead to blindness. Fungal keratitis, also known mycotic keratitis or keratomycosis, has worldwide distribution, but is more common in tropical climates compared to moderate zones.
Katarzyna Ewa Nowik +3 more
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Non-traumatic mycotic keratitis [PDF]
Eye, 1992 Two patients presented with culture proven Paecilomyces corneal infection, and a further patient with histologic evidence of fungal infection, on deep corneal biopsy. In all three cases the corneal infection was macroscopically present only in the depth of the cornea and on the endothelial surface with an intact epithelium and no overlying stromal ...
Hirst L.W. +4 more
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Isolation and identification of pathogenic fungi from the infected eye of sheep and cattle [PDF]
Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2006 The study included isolation and identification of pathogenic fungi associated with the mycotic keratitis in sheep and cattle, the observed study Aspergillus niger was the most frequent species isolated and was accounted to 62.5% of all isolates, while ...
M. A. Hamed, B.E. Rasheed, G.H Shamoon
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Mycotic keratitis in India: a five-year retrospective study
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2010 Background: Mycotic keratitis is a fungal infection of the cornea. This infection is difficult to treat and it can lead to severe visual impairment or blindness. It is worldwide in distribution, but is more common in the tropics and subtropical regions.
Ragini Tilak +5 more
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Mycotic Keratitis in the Middle East: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Medical Laboratory Journal, 2022 Background and objectives: Mycotic keratitis is a fungal infection of the cornea that can cause blindness. Its incidence, risk factors, and the etiological agents vary worldwide and nationwide.
mahmoud Karimizadeh Esfahani +4 more
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Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Ocular fungal infections are an important but often underrecognized cause of ocular morbidity, particularly in resource‐limited settings. Delayed diagnosis and inappropriate treatment can lead to poor visual outcomes and increased disease burden.
Isaiah Osei Duah Junior +4 more
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Evaluating quality of patient‐reported outcome measures in keratitis: A systematic review
Optometry and Vision Science, Volume 103, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the quality of existing patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) used to assess the impact of keratitis on the quality of life (QoL). Methods A literature search was conducted using Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. The review included PROMs used to assess the impact of keratitis on QoL. Data on
Haile W. Alemu +5 more
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Prevalence of Oculomycosis in a Tertiary Care Centre [PDF]
Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2011 Objectives: The present study was undertaken to investigate the prevalence of mycotic keratitis among clinically diagnosed cases of ulcerative keratitis attending ophthalmic OPD & admitted in ward of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj General Hospital ...
Vijaya S. Rajmane +2 more
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Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Infectious keratitis (IK) is classified as a critical ophthalmic emergency, with the potential to result in vision‐impairing complications. The treatment approach involves the use of pharmacological antimicrobial agents in combination with surgical interventions.
Kasra Cheraqpour
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Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 2, March 2026.ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the potential contribution of herpesvirus infection in the development of ocular surface disease in Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus). Animals Studied Eight captive Asiatic black bears housed at a wildlife sanctuary were examined during routine health assessments.
Katharina Thieme +8 more
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