Keratomycosis with an unusual etiology (Rhodotorula glutinis): a case report.
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.
Casolari
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Cattedra di Microbiologia, Università degli Studi di Modena, Italy.
Nanetti
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Cavallini
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GM
Rivasi
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F
Fabio
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Mazzoni
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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*