Mycotic keratitis is a major cause of corneal blindness, especially in tropical and subtropical
countries. The prognosis is markedly worse compared to bacterial keratitis. Delayed …

Fungal keratitis is a serious suppurative, usually ulcerative corneal infection which may
result in blindness or reduced vision. Epidemiological studies indicate that the occurrence of …

Pythiosis is a difficult-to-treat infectious disease caused by Pythium insidiosum. The
condition is unfamiliar among healthcare workers. Manifestation of pythiosis is similar to …

Fungal keratitis (FK) is a serious and sight-threatening corneal infection with global reach.
The need for prompt diagnosis is paramount, as a delay in initiation of treatment could lead …

Human pythiosis is an infectious condition with high morbidity and mortality. The causative
agent is the oomycete microorganism Pythium insidiosum. The pathogen inhabits …

Purpose: The aim of this work was to study the demographic profile, clinical diagnostic
features, challenges in management, treatment outcomes, and ocular morbidity of …

Purpose: To study the demographic profile, clinical features, treatment outcome, and ocular
morbidity of microbiologically proven Pythium keratitis in South India. Methods: A …

Pythium insidiosum is an oomycete and is also called “parafungus” as it closely mimics
fungal keratitis. The last decade saw an unprecedented surge in Pythium keratitis cases …

Purpose: To report the molecular and microbiological diagnosis and clinical profile of 13
patients with Pythium insidiosum keratitis. Methods: Phase 1 of the study consisted of DNA …

Pythium insidiosum (PI) is an oomycete, a protist belonging to the clade Stramenopila. PI
causes vision-threatening keratitis closely mimicking fungal keratitis (FK), hence it is also …