Abstract
Purpose: To describe a previously unreported case of polymicrobial mycotic keratitis caused by an association between Candida lusitaniae, C. pampsilosis, and Geotrichum candidum. Methods: A three-year-old child with an antecedent trauma with vegetable matter and a prolonged use of corticosteroid eyedrops developed fungal keratitis. Results: The isolates of the corneal scraping using Sabaraud dextrose agar grew C. lusitaniae, C. parapsilosis, and G. candidum. After topical 0.2% and systemic fluconazole treatment, the corneal lesion resolved with no recurrence. Conclusions: Corneal trauma with vegetables and the indiscriminate use of corticosteroids are important risk factors for mycotic keratitis. A combination of topical 0.2% and systemic fluconazole therapy was effective in the treatment of this mycotic association. This is the first report of fungal keratitis caused by C. lusitaniae and G. candidum.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 129-131 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Ocular Immunology and Inflammation |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1 2006 |
Keywords
- Candida lusitaniae
- Candida parapsilosis
- Child
- Geotrichum candidum
- Keratitis
- Polymicrobial keratomycosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Ophthalmology