Corneal ulcer due to a rare coelomycetes fungus Chaetomium strumarium: Case report and global review of Chaetomium keratomycosis
Open Access
- 1 January 2017
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Medknow in Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 65 (9), 871-874
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijo.ijo_254_17
Abstract
We present a rare case of corneal ulcer caused by a species of a coelomycetes fungus, Chaetomium strumarium. This fungal genus is a rare causative agent of keratomycosis, with only a handful of cases reported. The clinical presentation, investigative techniques, and preliminary management of our patient are reported. The cases reported in global literature are also summarized in a tabular form in the discussion.Keywords
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