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Nocardia asteroides keratitis.

L W Hirst, G K Harrison, W G Merz

    The British Journal of Ophthalmology
    |June 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Nocardia asteroides keratitis is rare, often progressing despite antibiotics. This case highlights the need for prompt diagnosis and tailored treatment, as it presented a severe, non-benign clinical course.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Nocardia asteroides is an uncommon cause of ocular infections, with limited documented cases of keratitis.
    • Previous reports suggest nocardial keratitis often follows a relatively benign clinical course.

    Observation:

    • A case of Nocardia asteroides keratitis is presented, occurring three weeks post-rural trauma.
    • The infection progressed rapidly despite initial antibiotic treatment.

    Findings:

    • The patient's Nocardia asteroides keratitis exhibited a severe, aggressive course, unlike previously reported cases.
    • A conjunctival flap was successfully employed seven weeks after the initial injury.

    Implications:

    • Accurate identification of Nocardia asteroides morphology and antibiotic sensitivity testing are crucial for effective clinical management.

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering Nocardia species in severe keratitis, especially after trauma, and the potential for aggressive disease progression.