Recurrent endophthalmitis due to Acanthamoeba

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Date
2007-02-01
Authors
Pathengay, Avinash
Vemuganti, Geeta K.
Shah, Gaurav Y.
Das, Taraprasad
Sharma, Savitri
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Abstract
Although extremely rare, Acanthamoeba infection may present as recurrent endophthalmitis following penetrating injury. This report describes a 5-year-old boy who developed Acanthamoeba endophthalmitis following penetrating trauma. © 2007 Scientific Communications International Limited.
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Keywords
Acanthamoeba, Differential diagnosis, Endophthalmitis, Penetrating eye injury
Citation
Asian Journal of Ophthalmology. v.9(1)
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https://dspace.uohyd.ac.in/handle/1/6601
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Medical Sciences - Publications