Scedosporium apiospermium keratitis: a case report
Abstract Background Scedosporium apiospermum, an opportunistic and filamentous fungus, is a rarely seen ocular entity that is difficult to identify and heal. We report a challenging case of S. apiospermium keratitis and discuss the treatment modalities in light of previous studies. Case presentation...
Main Author: | Umut Karaca |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03315-9 |
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