Clinical Profile and Treatment Outcomes of Infective keratitis | ||
| Minia Journal of Medical Research | ||
| Volume 31, Issue 4, October 2020, Pages 338-341 PDF (159.74 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjmr.2022.218161 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Khaled M. Mourad; Mohamed F. Othman; Ahmed A. Abdelghany; Nabila. A. Aboeleyon | ||
| Department of Ophthalmology, El-Minia Faculty of Medicine | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Infective corneal ulcer is a serious condition that requires prompt and appropriate management to ensure the best visual outcome for the patient.[1] Corneal infections are the leading cause of monocular blindness in some developing countries, Despite the availability of a wide range of newer antimicrobials and new diagnostic techniques, infective corneal ulcer continues to pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.[2] Aim of the study: To study microbiological etiology, epidemiological factors, clinical profile and treatment outcomes of infective keratitis. Patients and Methods: Study Design: A prospective cross-sectional observational study. Study Population: The study was done in Minia University hospital ophthalmology department on cases of infective keratitis (150 cases) from October 2018 to April 2020), Corneal scrapings was performed under sterile aseptic conditions and processed for smear and culture in appropriate media using standard laboratory protocols. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Infective keratitis; corneal ulcer; best visual | ||
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