Anti-Therapeutic Action: limited stromal penetration

Fusarium Corneal Abscess: A Case Report

A 20-year-old healthy patient developed a serious fungal eye infection caused by Fusarium, a common soil fungus, despite having no typical risk factors like eye trauma or contact lens wear. The infection created an abscess (collection of pus) in the cornea and threatened the patient’s vision. Doctors used a combination of antifungal medications and eventually transplanted amniotic membrane tissue to prevent the cornea from rupturing, preserving the patient’s eyesight.

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