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Colletotrichum graminicola: a new corneal pathogen
D C Ritterband1, M Shah, J A Seedor
1New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York 10003, USA.
Purpose:
We report the first case of an ocular infection with the fungus Colletotrichum graminicola causing keratitis in a 27-year-old man.
Methods:
Twenty-four months after a postoperative course complicated by recurrent fungal keratitis requiring two penetrating keratoplasties, two anterior chamber washouts, a conjunctival flap, and medical treatment with topical natamycin, intracameral amphotericin B, and oral fluconazole.
Results:
The patient has shown no signs of fungal recurrence despite a failed corneal graft.
Conclusions:
C. graminicola is a new corneal pathogen and should be included in the differential diagnosis of mycotic keratitis.
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