Open AccessCorneal ulceration due to Nocardia asteroides
Author(s) -
Douglas R. M.,
Grove D. I.,
Elliott J.,
Looke D. F. M.,
Jordan A. S.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1440-1606
pISSN - 0814-9763
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.1991.tb00679.x
Subject(s) - nocardia , corneal ulceration , medicine , dermatology , nocardia infections , corneal ulcer , nocardiosis , cornea , ophthalmology , keratitis , biology , bacteria , genetics
A case of corneal ulceration due to infection with Nocardia asteroides is described. Microbiological examination of corneal scrapings permitted accurate diagnosis and suggested appropriate therapy. Nineteen other cases that have been described in the world literature are reviewed.