Culture Negative Confoscan Positive Acanthamoeba Keratitis A relentless course
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2009, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a protozoal infection of the eye, mainly due to the use of non-sterile solutions, like saline for disinfecting contact lenses. We report a case where delay in the diagnosis of acanthamoeba keratitis due to inadequate laboratory investigations and clinical management led to an excruciatingly painful course of the disease. Te importance of non-invasive imaging techniques of confocal microscopy in the diagnosis of acanthamoeba keratitis, in the absence of positive culture reports, is highlighted in this case.
Authors and Affiliations
Nadia S Al Kharousi| Department of Ophthalmology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Upender K Wali| Department of Ophthalmology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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