Mycological profile of keratomycosis in a tertiary care centre from Pune Maharashtra
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Medical Microbiology and Tropical Diseases - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Microbial keratitis remains a leading cause of corneal ulcer and blindness worldwide Mycotic keratitis has emerged as a major ophthalmic problem and contributes to 653 of all corneal infections worldwide Thus the present study was undertaken to assess the spectrum of fungal causes of keratitis in BJGMC amp SGH PuneAims and Objectives 1 To establish the microbiological profile of keratitis 2 To determine the mycological profile of keratitisMaterials and Methods The present prospective study was conducted over a period of twelve months in a tertiary care hospital The study was undertaken to evaluate the etiological profile of keratomycosis with a special reference to mycotic etiology The corneal scrapings were collected aseptically and processed by direct microscopic methods and standard culture techniquesResults Of 90 cases of keratitis screened culture yielded growth in 50 cases 556 These were included in the study Out of these 50 cases of growth fungi were isolated in 32 and bacteria in 64 cases Mixed growth of bacteria and fungi was found in4 cases Most common fungus found were Fusarium spp 444 followed by Aspergillus spp 278 Alternaria spp 111 Curvulariaspp 111 and Acremonium spp 56Conclusion Routine surveillance of fungal keratitis is necessary to know the existing and emerging pattern of pathogens and to prevent inappropriate use of antimicrobial therapyKeywords Keratitis Fungus Aspergellus Keratomycosis
Authors and Affiliations
Purabi Baral, Smita K. Deshpande, Renu R. Bharadwaj
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