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Predisposing Factors, Clinical Presentations, and Outcomes of Contact Lens–Related Pythium Keratitis

Manachai Nonpassopon, Passara Jongkhajornpong, Rangsima Aroonroch, Atit Koovisitsopit, Kaevalin Lekhanont

Cornea · 2021 · 13 citations · 41 references

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Abstract

Awareness of the history of water contamination, recognition of specific clinical features of Pythium keratitis, and performing surgical treatment are key for achieving globe salvage in patients with CL-related Pythium keratitis.

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