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Intraocular blastomycosis: case report and review
R Lopez1, J O Mason, J S Parker
1Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham 35294-0006.
Summary
Ocular blastomycosis, a rare fungal infection, can present with varied symptoms and is challenging to diagnose early. This case highlights successful treatment of disseminated Blastomyces dermatitidis involving the eye with antifungal therapy.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Intraocular infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis is exceptionally rare, with only 10 prior cases documented.
- Ocular blastomycosis presents with diverse clinical manifestations, from keratitis to panophthalmitis, often leading to delayed diagnosis.