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Two Cases of Curvularia geniculata Keratitis Successfully Treated with Natamycin-Based Therapy

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This report describes two patients who developed rare fungal eye infections caused by Curvularia geniculata after eye injuries. Both patients were successfully treated with antifungal eye drops, particularly natamycin. Molecular testing confirmed the specific fungus causing the infection. Both patients recovered well with excellent vision restoration, demonstrating that proper diagnosis and targeted antifungal treatment can effectively manage this rare condition.

Traumatic implantation keratitis caused by Schizophyllum commune in Central India

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This report describes two patients in India who developed serious fungal eye infections (keratitis) after corneal injuries. The infection was caused by Schizophyllum commune, a mushroom-like fungus found on decaying wood. Despite aggressive treatment with antifungal medications and surgery, both patients lost vision in their affected eyes. The case highlights how difficult it is to identify and treat this rare fungus.

Fungal infection monitoring on corneal epithelium ex vivo model and its collection over polyethersulfone membrane for detecting Candida albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus

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This research develops a new, faster way to diagnose fungal eye infections caused by Candida or Aspergillus fungi. Instead of waiting days for traditional culture tests, doctors can now use specially designed membranes to collect fungal material from the eye surface and identify the infection within hours using a simple fluorescent staining technique. This faster diagnosis allows doctors to choose the most effective treatment immediately, potentially improving vision outcomes for patients with fungal eye infections.

Candida tropicalis Fungal Keratitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

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A 66-year-old patient with a long history of corneal problems developed a serious eye infection caused by a fungus called Candida tropicalis. Doctors identified the infection through laboratory tests and treated it successfully with antifungal medications. This is the first documented case of this particular fungal infection in Morocco and highlights the importance of testing for fungal infections in patients with existing eye problems.

A case of rare fungal keratitis caused by Pseudoshiraia conidialis

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A 61-year-old woman scratched her eye with a bamboo branch and developed a serious fungal eye infection caused by a rare fungus called Pseudoshiraia conidialis. This is the first reported case of this particular fungus infecting human eyes. Although initial treatment with antifungal medications showed promise, the infection proved difficult to cure due to the fungus being resistant to multiple antifungal drugs. The case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of fungal eye infections.

Fungal Keratitis Caused by Humicola sardiniae

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A 78-year-old man developed a serious fungal eye infection caused by Humicola sardiniae, a fungus rarely seen in humans. The infection was difficult to treat because the fungus was resistant to most antifungal medications, and continued use of steroid eye drops worsened the condition. After switching to appropriate antifungal treatment and stopping the steroids, the patient’s cornea eventually healed over four months, though this was the first documented case of this particular fungus infecting a human.

Two Cases of Curvularia geniculata Keratitis Successfully Treated with Natamycin-Based Therapy

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Two patients with eye infections caused by a rare fungal species called Curvularia geniculata were successfully treated with antifungal medication. The infections occurred after plant material entered their eyes during daily activities. Doctors identified the exact fungal species through genetic testing and used an antifungal drug called natamycin, alone or combined with another antifungal, to treat the infections. Both patients recovered fully with excellent vision restoration.

Fusarium Corneal Abscess: A Case Report

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A healthy 20-year-old man developed a serious fungal eye infection caused by Fusarium, a soil fungus, despite having no typical risk factors like eye injury or contact lens wear. Doctors diagnosed the infection through laboratory tests showing fungal filaments and growing the organism in culture. The patient required multiple treatments including antifungal eye drops, injections directly into the cornea, and a graft from amniotic membrane (placenta tissue) to save his vision. The case demonstrates that fungal eye infections can occasionally occur in completely healthy people without obvious causes.

Two Cases of Curvularia geniculata Keratitis Successfully Treated with Natamycin-Based Therapy

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Two patients developed rare fungal eye infections caused by Curvularia geniculata after eye injuries from plant material. The infections caused corneal ulcers with characteristic feathery infiltrates. Both patients were successfully treated using natamycin eyedrops, either alone or combined with voriconazole, and both recovered excellent vision. Accurate identification of the fungus using genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis and helped guide treatment decisions.

A Rare Case of Alternaria citri Keratitis Successfully Treated with Voriconazole

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A 71-year-old woodworker developed a serious eye infection caused by a rare fungus called Alternaria citri that damaged his cornea. Doctors identified the fungus using genetic testing and treated it with the antifungal drug voriconazole combined with surgery. After one year, his vision improved and the infection did not return, marking the first documented case of this particular fungal infection in humans.

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