A case of ocular pythiosis successfully treated with surgery and intraocular and oral minocycline is reported.
A 30-year-old man who wore corrective contact lenses traveled to Brazil and Colombia where he swam in salt and fresh waters while wearing contact lenses. He sought treatment at an emergency
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of Pythium insidiosum keratitis leading to fatal cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis.
METHODS
Case report.
RESULTS
A 70-year-old man presented with excruciating pain, redness, and diminution of vision in his left eye for 2 weeks after washing his hair with tap water. A total
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