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. 2013 Sep 1;7(3):209-218.
doi: 10.1007/s12281-013-0150-110.1007/s12281-013-0150-1.

Current Thoughts in Fungal Keratitis: Diagnosis and Treatment

Zubair Ansari  1 , Darlene Miller, Anat Galor
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Current Thoughts in Fungal Keratitis: Diagnosis and Treatment

Zubair Ansari et al. Curr Fungal Infect Rep. .

Abstract

Fungal keratitis remains a challenging and often elusive diagnosis in geographic regions where it is endemic. Marred by delays in diagnosis, the sequelae of corneal fungal infections, though preventable, can be irreversible. Recent studies and advances in the arena have broadened the approach and treatment to mycotic keratitis. This review will discuss current diagnostic modalities of fungal keratitis and will particularly focus on treatment regimens. It will also explore future therapeutic models and critique the potential benefit of each.

Keywords: Antifungal; Corneal infections; Eye infections; Fungal; Fungal keratitis; Fusarium; Keratitis; Mycotic; Mycotic keratitis; Natamycin.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest

Zubair Ansari declares no conflicts of interest.

Darlene Miller declares no conflicts of interest.

Anat Galor declares no conflicts of interest.

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