Abstract Knowledge of the relationships and thus the classification of fungi, has developed
rapidly with increasingly widespread use of molecular techniques, over the past 10–15 …

Mycotic keratitis (an infection of the cornea) is an important ocular infection, especially in
young male outdoor workers. There are two frequent presentations: keratitis due to …

Melanized or dematiaceous fungi are associated with a wide variety of infectious
syndromes. Many are soil organisms and are generally distributed worldwide, though …

The aetiological agents of many invasive fungal infections are saprobes and opportunistic
pathogens. Some of these fungi are darkly pigmented due to melanin production and …

Mycotic keratitis is a major cause of corneal blindness, especially in tropical and subtropical
countries. The prognosis is markedly worse compared to bacterial keratitis. Delayed …

Fungal keratitis is a serious disease that can lead to loss of vision. Unfortunately, current
therapeutic options often result in poor bioavailability of antifungal agents due to protective …

Filamentous fungal infections of the cornea known as filamentous fungal keratitis (FK) are
challenging to treat. Topical natamycin 5% is usually first-line treatment following the results …

Mycotic keratitis continues to be an important cause of corneal blindness, especially in
tropical and subtropical countries. The prognosis is poor compared with many other forms of …

Aim To evaluate the efficacy of intrastromal voriconazole, as a modality of treatment for
management of recalcitrant fungal keratitis. Methods Twelve patients of smear and/or culture …

Aim To evaluate the outcomes of treating deep recalcitrant fungal keratitis with intrastromal
voriconazole injection. Methods Twenty-five patients with culture proven fungal keratitis, not …