Corneal biopsy for diagnosis of recalcitrant microbial keratitis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-018-3981-1
Abstract: PurposeTo document the findings of corneal biopsies for progressive microbial keratitis in a large tertiary referral institution.MethodsA retrospective medical records review of all patients who underwent at least one corneal biopsy for the diagnosis of… read more here.
Keywords: biopsy; corneal biopsy; histopathology; microbial keratitis ... See more keywords
Microbial Keratitis in Taiwan: A 20-Year update.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.03.023
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate the demographics, risk factors, microbiology and resistance pattern at a tertiary hospital and to detect the shifting trend over two decades. DESIGN A retrospective observational case series. METHODS We reviewed all records… read more here.
Keywords: keratitis taiwan; trend; staphylococcus species; keratitis ... See more keywords
Diagnostic approach and epidemiology of Microbial Keratitis: findings from an Italian Tertiary Care center.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2021.115470
Abstract: Rapid identification of causative microorganisms of microbial keratitis (MK) and knowledge of the most common local pathogens are prerequisites for rational antimicrobial therapy. We retrospectively reviewed the characteristics of MK diagnosed at the IRCCS Arcispedale… read more here.
Keywords: approach epidemiology; epidemiology; diagnostic approach; keratitis ... See more keywords
Risk for microbial keratitis: Comparative metaanalysis of contact lens wearers and post-laser in situ keratomileusis patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2016.10.022
Abstract: PURPOSE To compare the risk for microbial keratitis in contact lens wearers stratified by wear schedule with the risk after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). SETTING Hamilton Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, University of… read more here.
Keywords: risk microbial; contact; contact lens; microbial keratitis ... See more keywords
Infectious keratitis after laser vision correction: Incidence and risk factors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2017.01.017
Abstract: PURPOSE To describe the incidence and risk factors associated with microbial keratitis in a large population of laser vision correction (LVC) patients. SETTING Optical Express centers, Glasgow, United Kingdom. DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS Records… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; keratitis; risk factors; incidence risk ... See more keywords
Microbial keratitis in corneal grafts: predisposing factors and outcomes
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DOI: 10.1038/eye.2017.310
Abstract: PurposeTo identify the nature of microbial keratitis in corneal grafts and the clinical outcomes at a tertiary hospital in the United Kingdom.Patients and methodsA retrospective case series of microbial keratitis in corneal grafts at the… read more here.
Keywords: graft; corneal grafts; keratitis corneal; keratitis ... See more keywords
Clinicopathological Correlation of Microbial Keratitis and Ahead: Is There a Corneal Sepsis?
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1811-7171
Abstract: Microbial, infectious keratitis is a relevant indication for penetrating keratoplasty. The requirement for transplantation results in histopathological examination of the entire thickness of the cornea. Although the clinical diagnosis is not always possible to confirm,… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis; clinicopathological correlation; keratitis; microbial keratitis ... See more keywords
Epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical outcomes in severe microbial keratitis in South India
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2018.1454964
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: Here, we report risk factors associated with outcome in severe bacterial keratitis (BK), fungal keratitis (FK), and Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) in India. Methods: Prospective observational cohort study conducted in Aravind Eye Hospital, India.… read more here.
Keywords: severe microbial; risk factors; epidemiology; keratitis ... See more keywords
Microbial Keratitis in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A Prospective Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001960
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the microbiological profile and outcome in cases with infective keratitis in Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). METHODS Eighty-three eyes of 68 patients with SJS presenting with microbial keratitis were recruited and managed with standard… read more here.
Keywords: johnson syndrome; keratitis; keratitis stevens; microbial keratitis ... See more keywords
Outcomes of Microbial Keratitis Cases Resistant to Antimicrobials in Sydney, Australia
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002803
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe demographics, predisposing factors, clinical features, treatment, and outcomes of microbial keratitis cases resistant to antimicrobials. Methods: A retrospective case series was conducted. All patients with microbial… read more here.
Keywords: resistant antimicrobials; corynebacterium; microbial keratitis; corynebacterium spp ... See more keywords
Microbial Keratitis in Patients With Stevens–Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: Experience From a Tertiary Centre in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003063
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical features, causative microorganisms, antibiotic susceptibility, and treatment outcomes in culture-proven microbial keratitis (MK) in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: keratitis; microbial keratitis; patients stevens; sjs ten ... See more keywords