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The aim of the study was to establish the importance of KOH mount in rapid diagnosis of fungal corneal ulcers. Corneal scrapings were collected from 50 patients with corneal ulcers where clinical features suggested fungal aetiology and ulcers showed no signs of healing on initial treatment. Corneal
For laboratory diagnosis of mycotic keratitis, demonstration of fungal pathogens on direct microscopy and their isolation by culture is essential. The addition of Calcofluor white (CFW) stain to the diagnostic armamentarium has significantly increased the sensitivity of smear examination on direct
BACKGROUND
Fungal keratitis is a suppurative, ulcerative, and sight-threatening infection of the cornea that sometimes leads to loss of the eye. The objectives of this study were to improve facilities for laboratory diagnosis, to determine the predominant causative microorganisms, and to identify
OBJECTIVE
To study the association of various risk factors and epidemiological variables of mycotic keratitis treated at a tertiary referral hospital of upper Assam.
METHODS
In this hospital-based prospective study a total of 310 consecutive corneal ulcer cases attending the ophthalmology outpatient
OBJECTIVE
To compare the microbiological yield of corneal ulcer cultures established by direct inoculation of culture media vs indirect inoculation by means of transport medium (Amies without charcoal).
METHODS
Single masked, prospective clinical trial.
METHODS
Scrapings were obtained for Gram and
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. Trauma is the major predisposing factor,
The genus Tritirachium is a mitosporic fungus which inhabits in soil and decaying plant material and also a notable insect pathogen. Human infections with Tritirachium species though rare were previously reported to cause corneal ulcers, otomycosis, onychomycosis, and dermatomycosis of the scalp and
OBJECTIVE
To determine the risk factors, microbiological features, clinical features and other epidemiological characteristics of Nocardia keratitis seen at a tertiary eye care centre in south India.
METHODS
We evaluated 31 patients with Nocardia keratitis seen over two years, from September 1999 to
OBJECTIVE
To determine the risk factors, microbiological features, clinical features and other epidemiological characteristics of Nocardia keratitis seen at a tertiary eye care centre in south India.
METHODS
We evaluated 31 patients with Nocardia keratitis seen over two years, from September 1999 to
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To determine the causative agents of fungal keratitis and study the predisposing factors over a period of ten years in a single tertiary care hospital.
METHODS
A retrospective analysis of fungal corneal ulcers was done from 2003-2012. Patients' clinical data were noted from the file
Objective: To discuss clinical features and treatments of fungal keratitis, and to provide statistical data for clinical therapy and increase the therapeutic effects. Methods: This is a retrospective case series study. An analysis was performed by collecting patients' demography
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To determine the epidemiological characteristics, clinical signs, laboratory findings, and outcomes in patients with corneal infection in Shandong peninsula of China.
METHODS
The medical records of 578 inpatients (578 eyes) with corneal infection were reviewed retrospectively for
OBJECTIVE
To determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of Acanthamoeba keratitis and also to determine the sensitivity and specificity of smears in the detection of Acanthamoeba.
METHODS
A retrospective review of all culture-positive cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis seen between
BACKGROUND
Study of patients attending tertiary care ophthalmology institute at Ahmedabad.
OBJECTIVE
To study the microbiological etiology and epidemiological factors associated with suppurative keratitis.
METHODS
A total of 150 corneal scrapings were evaluated from patients presenting with corneal