Microbial keratitis is a sight-threatening ocular infection caused by bacteria, fungi, and protist
pathogens. Epithelial defects and injuries are key predisposing factors making the eye …

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Fungi may infect the cornea, orbit and other ocular structures. Species of Fusarium,
Aspergillus, Candida, dematiaceous fungi, and Scedosporium predominate. Diagnosis is …

Fusarium species are common hyaline soil saprophytes and plant pathogens which have
frequently been reported as etiologic agents of opportunistic infections in humans. These …

Mycotic keratitis, an important ophthalmologic problem, especially in outdoor workers in the
tropics, is frequently caused by filamentous fungi such as species of Fusarium, Aspergillus …

Purpose Mycotic keratitis is a major cause of corneal blindness in India. A proper
understanding of the pathogenesis may help in refining the existing treatment. The purpose …

Microbial keratitis (MK), the infection of the cornea, is a devastating disease and the fifth
leading cause of blindness and visual impairment around the world. The overwhelming …

Vitreous block (VB), a rare secondary angle-closure caused by anterior rotation of the ciliary
body, occurs in a variety of settings, but most frequently after glaucoma filtering surgery. The …

Fusarium is the major causative agent of fungal infections leading to corneal ulcer (keratitis)
in Southern India and other tropical countries. Keratitis caused by Fusarium is a difficult …

Background Mycotic keratitis (MK) represents a corneal infection, with Fusarium species
identified as the leading cause. Fusarium is a genus of filamentous fungi commonly found in …