Unusual Finding of Two Filamentous Fungi in a Contact Lens-related Keratitis

Overview

Journal BMJ Case Rep

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2021 Feb 13

PMID 33579798

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Authors

Chris Tendo

Bayan Shahin

James Welch

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Abstract

This is a rare case report of two filamentous fungi in a patient with contact lens related keratitis. An early corneal scrape may be useful in detecting multiple causative pathogens and aiding management. The main learning point is to consider fungal infections in patients with atypical ulcer appearances, as prompt diagnosis may reduce the morbidity burden.

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