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Abstract Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis is rare and difficult to treat. This is the first known case worldwide of effective treatment using intrastromal amikacin injections in a corneal transplant recipient who… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis is rare and difficult to treat. This is the first known case worldwide of effective treatment using intrastromal amikacin injections in a corneal transplant recipient who had metastatic breast cancer. The challenges and principles of management, applicable to other causes of infective keratitis, are reviewed.
Keywords:
using intrastromal;
intrastromal amikacin;
amikacin injections;
mycobacterium chelonae;
keratitis;
chelonae keratitis
Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2019
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