Corneal ulceration due to Nocardia asteroides.
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چکیده
A case of corneal ulceration due to infection with Nocardia asteroides is described. Microbiological examination of corneal scrapings permitted accurate diagnosis and suggested appropriate therapy. Nineteen other cases that have been described in the world literature are reviewed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Australian and New Zealand journal of ophthalmology
دوره 19 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991