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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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Fungal keratitis
Honaida Elshiek1, Roberto Pineda2
1 Department of Cornea, Makkaha Eye Complex, Sudan Eye Center, Alryaid, Alnus St, Alryaid, Khartoum, Sudan
2 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Correspondence Address:
Honaida Elshiek
Makkaha Eye Complex, Sudan Eye Center Alryaid, Alnus Street, Alryaid, Khartoum
Sudan
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DOI: 10.4103/1858-6538.169310
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Fungal keratitis is a very serious and potentially sight-threatening corneal infection that most commonly develops in patients after trauma or in those with a compromised corneal surface. Although it is relatively rare but due the extensive use of topical antibiotics and Steroids there have been a noticeable increase in fungal keratitis. |
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