Torulopsis glabrata endophthalmitis after keratoplasty with an organ-cultured cornea.
Arch Ophthalmol, 1978/6;96(6):1019-22.
Larsen PA, Lindstrom RL, Doughman DJ
PMID: 350200
Abstract
Fungal endophthalmitis developed in an elderly woman following penetrating keratoplasty with an organ-cultured cornea. An unsuccessful search was made for the source of the infection. Modification in our sterility checks prior to surgery were made in hopes of preventing future infections.
MeSH terms
Adult; Aged; Antifungal Agents; Candida; Cataract; Cataract Extraction; Corneal Transplantation; Endophthalmitis; Female; Humans; Keratitis; Male; Middle Aged; Mycoses; Organ Culture Techniques; Postoperative Complications; Transplantation, Homologous
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