Fungal keratitis in Iran: Risk factors, clinical features, and mycological profile

Abstract

The MIC results indicate that amphotericin B may be appropriate for treating FK caused by <i>Fusarium</i> species. FK caused by <i>Candida</i> spp. can be treated with flucytosine, voriconazole, posaconazole, miconazole, and caspofungin. In developing countries such as Iran, corneal infection due to filamentous fungi is a common cause of corneal damage. In this region, fungal keratitis is observed primarily within the context of agricultural activity and subsequent ocular trauma. Fungal keratitis can be managed better with understanding the "local" etiologies and antifungal susceptibility patterns.