Topical fluconazole therapy of Candida keratitis

被引:29
作者
Panda, A
Sharma, N
Angra, SK
机构
[1] Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ctr. Ophthal. S., All India Inst. of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
[2] Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ctr. Ophthal. S., All India Inst. of Medical Sciences
关键词
Candida albicans; fluconazole; fungal keratitis;
D O I
10.1097/00003226-199607000-00007
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
A prospective clinical trial of topical fluconazole solution (2 mg/ml) was undertaken in six consecutive eyes of microbiologically proven Candida keratitis with abscess formation. All eyes responded well to the medical therapy. Average duration required for healing was 22.6 +/- 2.3 days. The findings of our study suggest that topical fluconazole is a safe and effective antifungal drug for the management of Candida keratitis with deep abscess.
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页码:373 / 375
页数:3
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