A case of mycotic keratitis caused by Fusarium solani

Authors

  • Junia Soares Hamdan Federal University of Minas Gerais; Institute of Biological Sciences; Department of Microbiology
  • Maria Aparecida de Resende Federal University of Minas Gerais; Institute of Biological Sciences; Department of Microbiology
  • Sarah Piancastelli Franzot Federal University of Minas Gerais; Institute of Biological Sciences; Department of Microbiology
  • Daniel Vieira Dias Santa Casa Hospital; Department of Ophthalmology
  • Evelin Márcia Viana Federal University of Minas Gerais; Institute of Biological Sciences; Department of Microbiology
  • Agnes Kiesling Casali Federal University of Minas Gerais; Institute of Biological Sciences; Department of Microbiology

Keywords:

Keratomycosis, Ocular infection, Fusarium solani, Fungal infection

Abstract

A 36-year-old black man, without history of systemic disease or ocular trauma developed a corneal infection in his left eye. He was treated with antibacterial antibiotic and corticosteroids for one month prior to diagnosis. Fungal hyphae and chlamydospores were found in a KOH preparation of the corneal scrapings, and positive cultures for Fusarium solani were obtained in Sabouraud dextrose agar. It is emphasized the cautious use of antibiotics and steroids in corneal diseases, and the need of considering the involvement of opportunistic fungi in the etiology of these infections.

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Published

1995-04-01

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 2 (1995)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Hamdan, J. S., Resende, M. A. de, Franzot, S. P., Dias, D. V., Viana, E. M., & Casali, A. K. (1995). A case of mycotic keratitis caused by Fusarium solani . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 37(2), 181-183. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/29255