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[Paecilomyces lilacinus keratitis].

A-K B Maier¹, A Reichenbach, P Rieck

¹Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin. anna-karina.maier@charite.de

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Summary

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Paecilomyces lilacinus rarely causes contact lens-associated keratitis. This fungal infection is challenging to treat due to antifungal resistance, often leading to poor visual outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Mycology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Contact lens-associated keratitis (CLAK) poses a significant risk to ocular health.
Fungal keratitis, particularly from rare organisms like Paecilomyces lilacinus, presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

A case of a female patient presenting with contact lens-associated keratitis is detailed.
Paecilomyces lilacinus was identified as the causative agent in the corneal abrasion.

Findings:

The infection demonstrated resistance to multiple antifungal drugs, complicating treatment.
Despite voriconazole therapy, a keratoplasty à chaud (emergency corneal transplant) was required.

Implications:

This case highlights the potential for Paecilomyces lilacinus to cause severe keratitis.
Antifungal resistance in fungal keratitis necessitates exploring alternative treatment strategies and emphasizes prompt diagnosis for better outcomes.