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Nocardia keratitis.

Prajna Lalitha1

  • 1Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, No.1 Anna Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625020, India. lalitha@aravind.org

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Nocardia keratitis, though rare, is increasingly diagnosed. Early detection and treatment with amikacin or fluoroquinolones lead to good visual outcomes, despite potential scarring.

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Nocardia keratitis is an uncommon ocular infection.
  • Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable visual prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on Nocardia keratitis.
  • To discuss epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recently published studies.
  • Analysis of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • Incidence of Nocardia keratitis appears to be rising, with new species identified.
  • Various Nocardia species can cause keratitis.
  • Fortified amikacin and fluoroquinolones are effective treatments.
  • Molecular techniques show promise for rapid diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Nocardia keratitis can be effectively treated with amikacin.
  • Appropriate therapy leads to resolution with scarring and good visual outcomes.