Pseudallescheria boydii keratitis.
A case of Pseudallescheria boydii keratitis is presented. The patient was successfully treated with topical natamycin and systemic itraconazole in conjunction with penetrating keratoplasty, leading to visual acuity of 20/40.
Bradley
Jay C
JC
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA. jay.bradley@aol.com
Hirsch
Benjamin A
BA
Kimbrough
Robert C
RC
McCartney
David L
DL
D000328:Adult; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D011541:Pseudallescheria / Q000187:drug effects / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D014792:Visual Acuity