Acanthamoeba keratitis presenting as a plaque

dc.contributor.author Sahu, Srikant K.
dc.contributor.author Das, Sujata
dc.contributor.author Sharma, Savitri
dc.contributor.author Vemuganti, Geeta K.
dc.date.accessioned 2022-03-27T04:10:46Z
dc.date.available 2022-03-27T04:10:46Z
dc.date.issued 2008-10-01
dc.description.abstract Purpose: To report a case of Acanthamoeba keratitis clinically presenting with a plaque-like lesion typical of fungal keratitis. Methods: A 55-year-old woman presented with a yellow plaque-like lesion on the cornea surrounded by an infiltrate. Smears and culture were taken. The plaque was removed and subjected to histopathological investigation. Results: Smear, culture, and histopathology results confirmed Acanthamoeba (cysts). The patient was treated with intensive topical medication. The infection resolved after 8 weeks of treatment. Conclusions: Acanthamoeba infection of cornea may present as a plaque-like lesion. In addition to topical medication, plaque removal helps in early resolution of the infection. © 2008 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
dc.identifier.citation Cornea. v.27(9)
dc.identifier.issn 02773740
dc.identifier.uri 10.1097/ICO.0b013e318174dbe6
dc.identifier.uri https://journals.lww.com/00003226-200810000-00018
dc.identifier.uri https://dspace.uohyd.ac.in/handle/1/6580
dc.subject Acanthamoeba
dc.subject Microbial keratitis
dc.subject Plaque
dc.title Acanthamoeba keratitis presenting as a plaque
dc.type Journal. Article
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