Mycobacterium chelonei infection of a corneal graft.
We present a case of Mycobacterium chelonei infection in a corneal graft. The chronic ulceration and stromal infiltration followed a well defined course and eventually responded to topical amikacin, though a further graft was required. Previous cases of keratitis due to the M. fortuitum complex are reviewed.
Aylward
G W
GW
Western Ophthalmic Hospital, London.
Stacey
A R
AR
Marsh
R J
RJ
D000583:Amikacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000382:microbiology*
D000583:Amikacin