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Turicella otitidis: a rare agent causing microbial keratitis.
Smruti Rekha Priyadarshini1, Himanshu Sekhara Behera2, Srikant Sahu1
1Cornea and Anterior Segment Services, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Mithu Tulsi Chanrai Campus, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India.
This case study reports the first instance of microbial keratitis caused by Turicella otitidis, a rare bacterium, in a 10-year-old boy. The study highlights effective antibiotic treatments for this unusual ocular infection.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Microbial keratitis can lead to severe vision impairment.
- Coryneform bacteria are uncommon causes of ocular infections.
- Turicella otitidis is a rare bacterium, primarily known for otitis media.
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