Fusarium endophthalmitis following keratitis associated with contact lenses.
A recent outbreak of fungal keratitis associated with contact lens use has been reported. During the past 4 months, a total of 36 patients with Fusarium keratitis have presented to one medical center. Two cases of Fusarium endophthalmitis resulting from this series of fungal keratitis associated with soft contact lens wear are described.
Rosenberg
Krista D
KD
Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida, USA.
Flynn
Harry W
HW
Alfonso
Eduardo C
EC
Miller
Darlene
D
D000368:Aged; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003262:Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003315:Cornea / Q000382:microbiology*; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005670:Fusarium / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009181:Mycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014821:Vitrectomy
D000935:Antifungal Agents