Clinical signs in dematiaceous and hyaline fungal keratitis

Distinguishing fungal and bacterial keratitis on clinical signs

Conclusion Management of microbial keratitis remains a major challenge worldwide, more so in lowand middle-income countries with inadequate health care resources. Although the outcome of treatment has improved significantly, many patients continue to deteriorate in spite of the best treatment that can be offered. The continued emergence of strains of microorganisms that are resistant to an ever...

Microscopic Evaluation, Molecular Identification, Antifungal Susceptibility, and Clinical Outcomes in Fusarium, Aspergillus and, Dematiaceous Keratitis

PURPOSE Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Dematiaceous are the most common fungal species causing keratitis in tropical countries. Herein we report a prospective study on fungal keratitis caused by these three fungal species. METHODOLOGY A prospective investigation was undertaken to evaluate eyes with presumed fungal keratitis. All the fungal isolates (n = 73) obtained from keratitis infections were...

Retro-corneal hyaline bands in interstitial keratitis.

Fungal keratitis

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 Amphotericin B is most commonly used for yeast. Voriconazole is rapidly becoming the drug of choice for all fungal keratitis because of its wide spectrum of coverage and increased penetration into the cornea. ...

Fungal keratitis.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Throughout the world, fungal keratitis is a leading cause of ocular morbidity. The purpose of this review is to discuss the recently published literature in relation to the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and therapy of fungal keratitis. RECENT FINDINGS Globally, the incidence of keratomycoses and systemic mycoses is rising. Current therapies are often ineffective. Ongoin...