Work

Corneal Ulcer Caused by Nocardia asteroides in a Patient with Leprosy

Year: 1998

Type: article

Abstract: Nocardia asteroides is a rare cause of keratitis usually associated with trauma. We report a case of corneal ulceration caused by N. asteroides in a patient with leprosy. This is the first case report of nocardial keratitis from Southeast Asia. The diminished corneal sensation in a patient with leprosy could be a predisposing factor for development or exacerbation of corneal ulceration.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.36.4.1154-1156.1998

Authors: Uma M. Tendolkar, Ami Varaiya, A. S. Ahuja, S. A. Motwane, A. S. Gogate

Institution: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2148075868