Open AccessScedosporium apiospermum contact lens-related keratitis: A rare case report and a literature review
Author(s) -
Flavio Cassano,
Nicola Cardascia,
Maria Gabriella La Tegola,
Francesco Boscia,
Giovanni Alessio
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
medical hypothesis discovery and innovation in ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2322-4436
pISSN - 2322-3219
DOI - 10.51329/mehdiophthal1425
Subject(s) - medicine , hypopyon , scedosporium apiospermum , keratitis , cornea , contact lens , voriconazole , fungal keratitis , endophthalmitis , surgery , topical steroid , visual acuity , ophthalmology , dermatology , antifungal
Scedosporium apiospermum (SA) is commonly present in temperate climates. It can induce cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue infections as well as disseminated infections in immunocompromised or immunocompetent hosts. The eye is rarely involved. Keratomycosis is usually caused by plant-related injuries. Here, we describe a patient with a severe and sight-threatening corneal abscess caused by SA, which was associated with contact lens wear and was successfully treated with a combination of surgical and medical therapies.