<i>Fusarium</i> Keratitis—Review of Current Treatment Possibilities

In many parts of the world, fungi are the predominant cause of infectious keratitis; among which, <i>Fusarium</i> is the most commonly isolated pathogen. The clinical management of this ophthalmic emergency is challenging. Due to the retardation of the first symptoms from an injury and t...

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Main Authors: Marek Szaliński, Aleksandra Zgryźniak, Izabela Rubisz, Małgorzata Gajdzis, Radosław Kaczmarek, Joanna Przeździecka-Dołyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/23/5468
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Summary:In many parts of the world, fungi are the predominant cause of infectious keratitis; among which, <i>Fusarium</i> is the most commonly isolated pathogen. The clinical management of this ophthalmic emergency is challenging. Due to the retardation of the first symptoms from an injury and the inability to differentiate fungal from bacterial infections based on clinical symptoms and difficult microbial diagnostics, proper treatment, in many cases, is postponed. Moreover, therapeutical options of <i>Fusarium</i> keratitis remain limited. This paper summarizes the available treatment modalities of <i>Fusarium</i> keratitis, including antifungals and their routes of administration, antiseptics, and surgical interventions.
ISSN:2077-0383