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Microbial keratitis due to Neoscytalidium dimidiatum: Case report & Review of literature

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We present the case of a 68-year-old woman who presented with left eye corneal ulcer. Corneal scrapings and microbiological evaluation revealed fungal corneal infection due to Neoscytalidium dimidiatum. The patient responded well to topical natamycin, voriconazole, atropine, and oral itraconazole. At six-week follow-up, visual acuity improved to 6/9 with a quiet eye and a nebulomacular corneal scar. Accurate identification by appropriate microbiological investigations along with a review of literature on N. dimidiatum keratitis is presented.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2026.101106

Authors: Nehal A. Mehta, Sushmita G. Shah

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,210

OpenAlex ID: W7143864764

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