Pythiosis: Case report leading to new features in clinical and diagnostic management of this fungal-like infection
A 21-year-old man developed infectious keratitis after swimming in Spain whilst wearing contact lenses. Mycelial growth from a corneal sample suggested keratomycosis, but a drastic worsening of the patient’s condition was observed on antifungal drugs. On day 38, panfungal PCR identified Pythium insi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-09-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Infectious Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971219302565 |