Ophthalmology and Therapy (Jan 2019)

Rare Persistent Corneal Infection by Phoma sp. - A Case Report

  • Aspasia Adamopoulou,
  • Dimitris Sakellaris,
  • Spyridon Koronis,
  • Miltos Balidis,
  • Zachos Zachariadis,
  • Paris Tranos,
  • Nikos Kozeis,
  • Zisis Gatzioufas,
  • George Anogeianakis,
  • Dimitrios G. Mikropoulos,
  • Anastasios-Georgios Konstas

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-019-0163-0
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. 143 – 148

Abstract

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Abstract We report a case of severe Phoma sp. corneal infection in a middle-aged, otherwise healthy, female patient who was using a soft contact lens. This is the first time that such an infection has been reported in Greece. Our case demonstrates the clinical difficulties and management challenges presented by these recalcitrant corneal infections. Management steps included corneal grafting, vitrectomy, and intravitreal antibiotics.

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