Recognition of Fungal Keratitis in Boston Type I Keratoprosthesis: Importance of Awareness and Novel Identification of Exophiala phaeomuriformis. Issue 5 (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Machen, Lindsay; Chau, Felix Y.; de la Cruz, Jose; Sugar, Joel; Cortina, Maria Soledad
• Is Part Of: Cornea. Volume 37:Issue 5(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: keratoprosthesis -- fungal keratitis -- Exophiala phaeomuriformis; Cornea -- Periodicals; Cornea -- Periodicals; Cornée -- Périodiques; 617.719
• DOI: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000001541
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0277-3740

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: To present a case of Exophiala phaeomuriformis fungal keratitis to demonstrate the heightened concern for fungal infection in patients with a keratoprosthesis and to highlight the rare involvement of Exophiala phaeomuriformis . Methods: Case report. Results: Exophiala phaeomuriformis was identified in a susceptible patient 7 years after Boston type I keratoprosthesis (KPro) implantation. Conclusions: Although fungal infiltration after KPro placement does not represent a novel clinical infection, identification of the rare Exophiala species in a patient with a KPro has not been reported and provides an opportunity for reflection on fungal identification, prophylaxis, and prevention in this vulnerable patient population.