Current Diagnostic Tools and Management Modalities of Nocardia Keratitis

Current Diagnostic Tools and Management Modalities of Nocardia Keratitis Publisher

Soleimani M¹ ; Masoumi A¹ ; Khodavaisy S² ; Heidari M¹ ; Haydar AA¹ ; Izadi A²

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1. Ocular Trauma and Emergency Department, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2. Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection Published:2020

Abstract

Nocardia species are an uncommon but important cause of keratitis. The purpose of this review is to discus previous published papers relation to the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and management of Nocardia keratitis. Nocardia asteroides is the most frequently reported from Nocardia keratitis. Pain, photophobia, blepharospasm and lid swelling are mainly clinical manifestations. Usual risk factors for Nocardia keratitis are trauma, surgery, corticosteroids, and contact lens wear. Several antibiotics were used for treatment of Nocardia infection but according to studies, topical amikacin is the drug of choice for Nocardia keratitis. Topical steroid should not prescribe in these patients. In conclusion, although Nocardia keratitis is rare, early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent any scar formation and preserve a good visual acuity. © 2020, The Author(s).

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MLA	Soleimani M, et al.. "Current Diagnostic Tools and Management Modalities of Nocardia Keratitis." Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection, vol. 10, no. 1, 2020, pp. -.
APA	Soleimani M, Masoumi A, Khodavaisy S, Heidari M, Haydar AA, Izadi A (2020). Current Diagnostic Tools and Management Modalities of Nocardia Keratitis. Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection, 10(1), -.
Chicago	Soleimani M, Masoumi A, Khodavaisy S, Heidari M, Haydar AA, Izadi A. "Current Diagnostic Tools and Management Modalities of Nocardia Keratitis." Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection 10, no. 1 (2020): -.
Harvard	Soleimani M et al. (2020) 'Current Diagnostic Tools and Management Modalities of Nocardia Keratitis', Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection, 10(1), pp. -.
Vancouver	Soleimani M, Masoumi A, Khodavaisy S, Heidari M, Haydar AA, Izadi A. Current Diagnostic Tools and Management Modalities of Nocardia Keratitis. Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection. 2020;10(1):-.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Soleimani M and Masoumi A and Khodavaisy S and Heidari M and Haydar AA and Izadi A}, title = {Current Diagnostic Tools and Management Modalities of Nocardia Keratitis}, journal = {Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection}, volume = {10}, number = {1}, pages = {-}, year = {2020} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Soleimani M AU - Masoumi A AU - Khodavaisy S AU - Heidari M AU - Haydar AA AU - Izadi A TI - Current Diagnostic Tools and Management Modalities of Nocardia Keratitis JO - Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection VL - 10 IS - 1 SP - EP - PY - 2020 ER -

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