Volume 8, Issue 29 And 30 (4-1999)
JGUMS 1999, 8(29 And 30): 89-95 |
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Mycotic Keratitis, an important ophthalmologic problem, especially among the outdoor workers in the tropic regions, is frequently caused by filamentous fungi. Following trauma, a corneal ulcer developed in 3 male patients residing in rural areas of Sari. Traumatizing agents were likely paddy rice, soil and dust. Direct examination of all the corneal scrapings showed septate branched hyphal elements. When scrapings were cultured on sabouraud dextrose agars, 2 cases of 3 filamentous fungi (Aspergillus and Alternaria) were observed and isolated.
Filamentous fungi are the principal causes of mycotic keratitis throughout the world. A history of traumatic injury to the eye in a patient suffering from keratitis is generally believed to be a strong index of suspicion of fungal aetiology. A rapid, presumptive diagnosis can be made by recognition of certain typical clinical feature and by direct microscopic detection of fungi in corneal scrapings. The diagnosis is confirmed by culture.
Mycotic Keratitis, an important ophthalmologic problem, especially among the outdoor workers in the tropic regions, is frequently caused by filamentous fungi. Following trauma, a corneal ulcer developed in 3 male patients residing in rural areas of Sari. Traumatizing agents were likely paddy rice, soil and dust. Direct examination of all the corneal scrapings showed septate branched hyphal elements. When scrapings were cultured on sabouraud dextrose agars, 2 cases of 3 filamentous fungi (Aspergillus and Alternaria) were observed and isolated.
Filamentous fungi are the principal causes of mycotic keratitis throughout the world. A history of traumatic injury to the eye in a patient suffering from keratitis is generally believed to be a strong index of suspicion of fungal aetiology. A rapid, presumptive diagnosis can be made by recognition of certain typical clinical feature and by direct microscopic detection of fungi in corneal scrapings. The diagnosis is confirmed by culture.
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Received: 2019/03/5 | Accepted: 2019/03/5 | Published: 2019/03/5
Received: 2019/03/5 | Accepted: 2019/03/5 | Published: 2019/03/5
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