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Fusarium moniliforme keratitis.

J A Durán1, A Malvar, M Pereiro

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Acta Ophthalmologica
|December 1, 1989
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This case study highlights successful treatment of keratomycosis, a fungal eye infection, using cyclopiroxolamine. The antifungal medication effectively resolved the infection caused by Fusarium moniliforme, leading to healing with minimal scarring.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Mycology

Background:

  • Keratomycosis is a serious fungal infection of the cornea.
  • Fusarium species are common causes of fungal keratitis, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with keratomycosis from which Fusarium moniliforme was isolated.
  • Initial empirical therapy failed to improve the patient's condition.

Findings:

  • Antifungal susceptibility testing revealed sensitivity to cyclopiroxolamine.
  • Switching to cyclopiroxolamine treatment resulted in significant clinical improvement.

Implications:

  • Cyclopiroxolamine is a viable therapeutic option for resistant or non-responsive cases of Fusarium keratomycosis.

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  • Prompt susceptibility testing is crucial for guiding effective antifungal therapy in fungal keratitis.
  • Successful treatment can lead to corneal healing with manageable scarring.