A case of Atypical Keratitis by the rare fungus Pseudallescheria Boydii in a young male

We present a case of a 24-year-old male with fungal keratitis caused by a rare, atypical fungus Pseudallescheria boydii . Initially, aggressive medical therapy was given, but due to the virulent nature of fungus and its rapid spread, therapeutic keratoplasty had to be done to control the infection. Following healing and scarring after 4 months, Optical PK (penetrating keratoplasty) with cataractous lens exchange was done for visual rehabilitation.

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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports
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2024-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/ijo.ijo_1068_24
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Ocular Infections and Treatments
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A case of Atypical Keratitis by the rare fungus Pseudallescheria Boydii in a young male

Rakhi Kusumesh, Sakshi Kumar, Atin Adhikari
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports
Ocular Infections and Treatments
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A case of Atypical Keratitis by the rare fungus Pseudallescheria Boydii in a young male

Rakhi Kusumesh, Sakshi Kumar, Atin Adhikari
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We present a case of a 24-year-old male with fungal keratitis caused by a rare, atypical fungus Pseudallescheria boydii . Initially, aggressive medical therapy was given, but due to the virulent nature of fungus and its rapid spread, therapeutic keratoplasty had to be done to control the infection. Following healing and scarring after 4 months, Optical PK (penetrating keratoplasty) with cataractous lens exchange was done for visual rehabilitation.

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case ReportsVol. 4(4)
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IN), Aravind Eye Hospital (IN)
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