Corneal Ulcer Caused by Nocardia asteroides in a Patient with Leprosy
AUTOR(ES)
Tendolkar, Uma M.
FONTE
American Society for Microbiology
RESUMO
Nocardia asteroides is a rare cause of keratitis usually associated with trauma. We report a case of corneal ulceration caused by N. asteroides in a patient with leprosy. This is the first case report of nocardial keratitis from Southeast Asia. The diminished corneal sensation in a patient with leprosy could be a predisposing factor for development or exacerbation of corneal ulceration.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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