Involvement of Fusarium spp. in fungal keratitis

被引:65
作者
Dóczi, I
Gyetvai, T
Kredics, L
Nagy, E
机构
[1] Univ Szeged, Fac Med, Dept Clin Microbiol, H-6725 Szeged, Hungary
[2] Hungarian Acad Sci, Szeged, Hungary
[3] Univ Szeged, Microbiol Res Grp, H-6725 Szeged, Hungary
关键词
epidemiology; Fusarium; keratitis; keratomycosis; risk factors; therapy;
D O I
10.1111/j.1469-0691.2004.00909.x
中图分类号
R51 [传染病];
学科分类号
100401 ;
摘要
Members of the filamentous fungal genus Fusarium are among the agents most frequently causing keratomycosis in humans. Fusarium keratitis is most common among agricultural workers in geographical regions with hot, humid, tropical or semi-tropical climates, but can occur more rarely in countries with temperate climates, such as Hungary. Keratitis is usually treated with a topical antifungal agent, sometimes in combination with sub-conjunctival injections and/or antimycotic agents, but therapeutic keratoplasty may be needed for patients whose corneal infection does not resolve. Early and accurate diagnosis, coupled with appropriate antifungal therapy, is crucial for improving the chances of complete recovery.
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