title: Topical fluconazole therapy of Candida keratitis.
abstract: A prospective clinical trial of topical fluconazole solution (2 mg/ml) was undertaken in six consecutive eyes of microbiologically proven Candida keratitis with abscess formation. All eyes responded well to the medical therapy. Average duration required for healing was 22.6 +/- 2.3 days. The findings of our study suggest that topical fluconazole is a safe and effective antifungal drug for the management of Candida keratitis with deep abscess.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Panda
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Angra
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015725:Fluconazole