Fungal keratitis caused by Pseudallescheria boydii (Scedosporium apiospermum).
Keratitis is rarely caused by fungi. Filamentous fungal keratitis is often preceded by corneal trauma and occurs mostly in previously healthy individuals. We studied a case of posttraumatic keratitis caused by Pseudallescheria Boydii, which belongs to the group of filamentous fungi.
D'Hondt
K
K
Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospitals Leuven.
Parys-Van Ginderdeuren
R
R
Foets
B
B
D065306:Corneal Injuries; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000382:microbiology*; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011541:Pseudallescheria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications