title: Wasp sting-induced linear keratitis.
abstract: A 52-year-old man was stung by a wasp on his left conjunctiva. On the day of the injury, severe chemosis and perilimbal cell infiltration were observed. On the next day, a peculiar linear keratitis was seen. Systemic and topical corticosteroids were applied successfully.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Tokai University, Kanagawa, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Miyashita
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D007634:Keratitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014863:Wasps
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001623:Betamethasone; D011239:Prednisolone