Ocular scedosporiosis in an immunocompetent host

Abstract

Scedosporium apiospermum infection in humans is rare. Fungal keratitis is the most common manifestation of S. apiospermum infection in immunocompetent individuals. S. apiospermum is a filamentous fungus found in soil and polluted water. Strong suspicion of fungal keratitis should be made in all corneal ulcers with a history of trauma with vegetative matter or soil. Here, we present a case of fungal keratitis caused by S. apiospermum in an immunocompetent host.

Keywords

• fungal keratitis
• keratomycosis
• ocular scedosporiosis
• scedosporium apiospermum