Corneal ulcer caused by Nocardia asteroides in a patient with leprosy.
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Nocardia asteroides is a rare cause of keratitis usually associated with trauma. We report a case of corneal ulceration caused by N. asteroides in a patient with leprosy. This is the first case report of nocardial keratitis from Southeast Asia. The diminished corneal sensation in a patient with leprosy could be a predisposing factor for development or exacerbation of corneal ulceration.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 36 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998