title: Keratomycosis with an unusual etiology (Rhodotorula glutinis): a case report.
abstract: A case of deep keratomycosis with isolation of Rhodotorula glutinis is discussed. Keratoplasty, done immediately, prevented panophthalmitis and cured the patient. The etiology and pathogenesis of fungal keratitis is examined.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di Microbiologia, Università degli Studi di Modena, Italy.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Casolari
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nanetti
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Cavallini
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rivasi
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Fabio
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mazzoni
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating; D008297:Male; D012248:Rhodotorula / Q000302:isolation & purification*